Category: skills
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Apprenticeships in Wales need better promotion, report says
Schools, colleges, employers and the Welsh Government must work together to present apprenticeships as a strong start to a career, the Senedd’s economy committee has concluded. Andrew RT Davies, chair of the Senedd’s Economy, Trade and Rural Affairs Committee, said: “For many people, apprenticeships can be an excellent choice. They combine learning, earning, working and…
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Industry welcomes £100m ‘technical excellence colleges’
More than 40,000 future construction workers will be trained by 2029 at new ‘technical excellence colleges’ unveiled today (12 August). The specialist colleges will be in every region of England to train the workforce needed to support economic growth and deliver the government’s 1.5m new homes target. The 10 new colleges are Derby College Group,…
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Industry welcomes £100m ‘technical excellence colleges’
More than 40,000 future construction workers will be trained by 2029 at new ‘technical excellence colleges’ unveiled today (12 August). The specialist colleges will be in every region of England to train the workforce needed to support economic growth and deliver the government’s 1.5m new homes target. The 10 new colleges are Derby College Group,…
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Ex-offenders programme offers pathway into construction
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The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has published an independent evaluation of the social value delivered through the Mind the Gap programme. The programme was designed to open new pathways into construction for ex-offenders, helping to address the sector’s skills shortage while supporting social mobility. The original project launched in 2017 and was led by…
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CITB launches £250k building safety skills training programme
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has launched a £250,000 skills pilot project to accelerate building safety remediation across the country. The funding will be used to upskill 100 rainscreen facade system installers and 24 supervisors across England, Scotland and Wales. The training courses will be free to attend and are expected to begin in early…
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Is allyship important in construction?
CM People examines the need to make everyone feel included at work and the potential benefits that come with treating allyship as a skill. Hold up all the fingers on both of your hands and put one down each time one of the following statements applies to you: You’ve ever hesitated to disclose your partner’s…
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HS2 contractor invests in local talent
The HS2 project is welcoming West Midlands university students onto a paid placement programme during the summer holidays. Now in its fourth year, the eight-week ‘earn and learn’ programme forms part of a wider drive to retain local talent by giving students an insight into future career opportunities in their community. The summer scheme is…
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Pick Everard introduces Building Safety Act training for clients
Design consultancy Pick Everard has introduced Building Safety Act training for clients, covering compliance obligations and best practice guidance. The Building Safety Act was introduced in response to the Grenfell Tower disaster and aims to improve building safety standards. The expanded training covers how to build compliance into all aspects of the design and construction…
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Housing experts warn training gaps could hinder Procurement Act adoption
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Tarryn Kerr, managing director of procurement services at Commercial Services Group, said: “With housing shortages, and increasing supply chain pressures presenting an ongoing concern across the UK, it’s more important than ever that the housing sector can work effectively and efficiently. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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My CEnv career: ‘an incredible way’ to protect the planet
Chartership is a globally recognised mark of achievement that enhances career prospects through establishing proven expertise and experience. For environmental professionals, chartership reflects a high level of skill and experience, setting chartered environmentalists apart from others working in their field. Across the world, CEnv registrants utilise their environmental expertise to instil client trust, transition to sustainable…