Tag: careers
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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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Beard invests in internal talent
Contractor Beard has launched a business-wide skills initiative to support workforce development. The training programme, Skills to Build, is designed to ensure Beard’s 350 employees across Swindon, Bristol, Guildford, Oxford, and Southampton have the technical expertise needed to deliver increasingly complex building projects. The programme is structured around three pillars: Virtual technical team – an…
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Why Leaders Choose Sustainability Courses to Advance Careers
Sustainability courses have become a powerful catalyst for career advancement in the corporate world. As environmental and social governance becomes central to business strategy, professionals are turning to sustainability education to remain relevant and competitive in a changing job market. No longer a niche skillset, sustainability knowledge is now a key leadership asset for those…
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Trade Over Tuition: Check Out 2025’s Top 5 Construction Careers with Growth Potential
As the price of a traditional four-year college degree continues to climb, more young Americans are questioning whether a diploma is worth the debt. New data shows that a growing number of students are trading college lecture halls for hands-on careers in construction — and the industry-in-need is ready to welcome them. Trade school enrollment…
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Masonry supplier commits funding for bricklayer training
Grayson has announced an investment of £15,000 to help support Site Ready Solutions’ Bricklaying Pre-Apprenticeship Programme. The initial investment will help to scale the training programme, enabling more young people to access bricklaying training. Site Ready Solutions brings together employers, training centres, trade bodies and local stakeholders to remove barriers to entry, streamline the onboarding process…
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Construction Ready Program at Aerotropolis Prepares Students for Skilled Trades Careers
A new cohort of 20 local students is getting hands-on experience in the skilled trades this summer thanks to a fully funded, 20-day job training program hosted at the Aerotropolis in East Point, Georgia. In partnership with the nonprofit Construction Ready, the program is helping prepare participants for in-demand careers in construction and the trades—many…
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Thames Water launches return to work programme
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Thames Water has announced a new partnership with STEM Returners to help more professionals return to work after a career break. The water company will host a returners programme at its sites in Reading and Hampton, near Richmond, where roles will include modelling and insights specialists and engineers. The 12-week, paid programme provides candidates with work experience…
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Screwfix apprentices reach major milestone
Screwfix is celebrating the graduation of 347 colleagues who have recently completed their apprenticeships in areas across the business. With more than 200 apprentices coming together in person, this year’s graduation has been Screwfix’s biggest celebration yet. Since the launch of the apprenticeship programme in 2018, Screwfix has supported more than 1,400 colleagues in their career…
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UK’s top apprenticeship employers celebrated
Employers across the country have been recognised by the government for their commitment to apprenticeships. The Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers and Top 50 SME Apprenticeship Employers rankings for 2025 showcase apprenticeship programmes across various sectors, including construction and engineering. These leading apprenticeship employers, including Balfour Beatty and Kier, have been recognised for the quality of their apprenticeship programmes, the…
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ClarkDietrich Hosts Event to Promote Skilled Trade Careers
As the construction industry continues to evolve, the need for skilled trade professionals remains constant. In fact, the National Center for Construction Education and Research reports that 53% of the industry is expected to retire by 2036. To inspire the next generation of construction professionals, ClarkDietrich—North America’s largest manufacturer of cold-formed steel framing and accessories—is…