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
People Government announces crackdown on migrant labour Home Secretary James Cleverly has announced new measures which aim to cut annual net migration by 300,000
People Morgan Sindall invests in infrastructure skills Morgan Sindall Infrastructure’s partnership with the Energy Coast University Technical College will support an apprenticeship programme in Cumbria
People Esh Construction commits to upskilling local communities Esh Construction is teaming up with South Yorkshire education and training provider RNN Group to help support young people into construction careers. RNN Group includes further and higher education campuses across…
People Earls Court hub opens to support construction and STEAMMM skills The new hub will provide a base for construction and engineering skills in the capital
People Balfour Beatty boss recognises award-winning apprentices Ten apprentices from Balfour Beatty and its supply chain have secured the company’s Founder’s Pledge Award
People Drax donates almost £1m to support STEM skills and community projects The Drax Foundation is helping to support STEM education and community initiatives in the UK and North America
People Autumn Statement: Industry cautiously welcomes skills investment Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced £50m of funding for apprentices in engineering and other growth sectors
People Sustainability is a priority for jobseekers, survey shows Just over 90% of Mace’s clients believe a company’s sustainability efforts would impact their decision to join it
People HS2 completes new Euston Skills Centre Work on a new skills facility for Camden adjacent to the HS2 Euston site has been completed
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