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Every child has a talent - but how do we show this?

Every child at Acklam Grange, and in fact, every child in the world, has a talent....

How does education need to evolve to better prepare young people for the world of work?

The political landscape in education is ever changing, however, one topic has come to the forefront of discussions in the past couple of...

A unique perspective of Generation ‘Z’

My name is Sam Hayward, I am a marketing student working for globalbridge whilst studying abroad in Canada, and I am a member of...

The Start of Things to Come...

The role of CEO in a start-up business is demanding, time-consuming and exhausting, but who says it can’t also be stimulating, rewarding,...

House of Lords review: can we use technology to improve the chances of ALL young people?

By adopting a digital solution, we give every young person an opportunity to map out their future pathway and find the information they need

How do we level the playing field of opportunity and identify skills in young people?

My journeys to Westminster are becoming more frequent as the reputation of Global Bridge grows. Increasingly, MPs and Peers are beginning...

Where Do Our Entrepreneurs Come From?

On Tuesday 2nd July we hosted the #GBFutureStars young entrepreneurs finals at Muckle LLP in Newcastle. The competition was launched at...

Solving the Apprenticeship Crisis

Global Bridge could resolve the crisis engulfing the government’s apprenticeship scheme at a stroke. Today, I’ll finally have a chance to...

Cultivating Future Stars!

The government’s career strategy launch in 2017 has resulted in a surge of interest from schools and colleges to beef up their careers...

‘Future Stars’ event for school & college students at Newcastle Startup Week

EdTech platform globalbridge to run student-focused fringe event as part of Newcastle Startup Week in May. The North East is a hot bed...

A Big Day in the World of Careers Advice and Education

Ben Mason (myglobalbridge founder) Monday was a big day in the world of careers education, as MP Robert Halfon questions the...

globalbridge - a structured solution for apprenticeships

Ben Mason: founder and CEO of globalbridge In the next few years, all employers are going to struggle increasingly with the challenges...

Apprenticeships - are they worth the excitement?

As a teacher of 13 years, I have to admit that the rise of 'apprenticeships' had largely passed me by. Working most recently in an...

Students... Why give up your summer to do an internship?

Guest Blog Meg Dibb-Fuller, NHSBSA Everyone knows what the stereotypical view of an internship is; you make coffee, you eat alone, and...

Two School Terms, Two New Students

Meg Dibb-Fuller, NHSBSA (Guest Blog) Earlier this year we partnered with globalbridge, a unique digital platform which allows young...