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E.ON sees degree apprenticeship applications treble as school leavers rethink university-only routes

  • New data from E.ON UK reveals that demand for alternatives to traditional higher education courses is surging
  • Applications per role for E.ON’s degree apprenticeships have more than trebled in the past three years, with around 165 applicants for every role in 2026, compared with 45 per role in 2023
  • Two thirds (68%) of 16- to 18-year-olds believe apprenticeships help them gain workplace skills faster than university, with 67% citing student debt as a key factor in their decision-making
  • AI is also influencing career choices, with 36% of teenagers saying the technology has encouraged them to explore careers less likely to be automated
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The ReIndustrial Revolution: UK manufacturers could unlock billions in clean energy dividends to strengthen competitiveness

E.ON's ReIndustrial Revolution report explores how UK manufacturers can benefit from proven clean energy technologies, boosting resilience and economic growth - but cost and uncertainty remain barriers to investment

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E.ON colleagues recognised in 2026 INvolve Empower Role Model List

Two colleagues have been recognised on the 2026 EMpower Role Model List, celebrating leaders who are driving greater ethnic diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

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