People Government invests in latest tranche of Skills Bootcamps The new funding will support the fourth wave of Skills Bootcamps to be delivered since 2020
People ECITB funding to support skills for decarbonation projects Investment in Regional Skills Hubs will help to support the UK’s decarbonisation agenda
People Aecom ramps up recruitment for green jobs Nearly 400 job openings have been announced to support key projects addressing climate change and the energy transition
People Stop giving orders! Project managers should coach on site The latest edition of the 21CC Podcast, brought to you by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), is now available
People Historic England calls for views on heritage building skills Historic England is undertaking research into England’s heritage building skills sector. The findings will help to inform recommendations about how best to preserve and protect the country’s historic and older…
People Bricklaying skills programme launched for ex-offenders New training programme from the Association of Brickwork Contractors aims to help “break the cycle of reoffending”
People Construction sites open doors to showcase careers The annual Open Doors initiative is taking place from 18-23 March
People SME apprenticeship levy scheme nears £48m West Midlands Combined Authority is encouraging more SME employers to recruit apprentices so that they can benefit from the scheme
People ECITB unveils six new board members The ECITB board sets the strategic direction and monitors the performance of the organisation
People TICA apprentices get into the Christmas spirit using cladding materials Apprentices are creating Christmas trees using thermal insulation materials and cladding as part of a festive “tree-off” competition
People UK engineering firms lack skills for climate change resilience, survey finds New research has raised serious concerns about engineering education and industry’s capability to respond to climate change
People Celebrities unite to tackle skills shortages across industries Architect Laura Jane Clark has joined the T-team, aimed at promoting the benefits of T-levels
People Industry collaboration showcases students’ design skills London students are working with industry volunteers to identify opportunities for improvement in the local built environment
People Birmingham Housing Week set to engage future professionals The inaugural event will take place from 5-9 February 2024
People Sir Robert McAlpine spearheads project supporting diverse talent Broadgate Future Talent will introduce young Londoners to built environment careers
People Bouygues delivers Dragons’ Den-style skills event in Wales The 21st Century skills programme involved five local schools in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire
People Western Australia offers £6k to poach UK construction workers The Western Australian government is hoping to attract skilled construction workers from the UK as part of a major recruitment drive
People CIOB reveals major trends driving training uptake New data shows trends in demand for CIOB Academy courses can be directly linked to external factors
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