People West Midlands mayor commits £75m to boost construction skills West Midlands mayor Richard Parker has announced a £75 million construction skills package to train more than 12,000 people over the next three years.
People Improving learning accessibility in the CIOB Academy The CIOB Academy is evolving its efforts to support professional development and career progression.
People Job spotlight: HR director, Edge What does it take to stay ahead in a competitive field? Charlotte Hayes tells CM People how she maintains the edge in her role.
People Construction training provider opens new skills centre The Skills Centre has opened a new facility in Essex to deliver construction training and boost employment in the area.
People Donaldson Timber Systems unveils new skills hub Donaldson Timber Systems has launched a new training programme to help support offsite timber frame skills.
People Mott MacDonald continues career returners programme Mott MacDonald and STEM Returners have started the second phase of their 2025 programme to help engineers return to work after a career break.
People CITB pilot offers free brickwork and groundworks training The Construction Industry Training Board is partnering with Chesterfield College Group as part of the Access to Homebuilding pilot scheme.
People Green skills initiative calls for industry-wide commitment The City of London Corporation’s Skills for a Sustainable Skyline Taskforce has launched its new industry pledge to help support the recruitment and retention of young and diverse people in ‘green jobs’.
People Scrapping 50% university target is ‘real step forward’ for construction Builders’ merchant Travis Perkins has welcomed the government’s decision to transform further and higher education.
People HS2 showcases latest intake of apprentices and graduates HS2 Ltd has welcomed a new cohort of apprentices and graduates into the business.
People Construction employers warned of impending training costs A UK-based training and apprenticeship provider has issued an urgent call to employers in the construction and civil engineering sectors as the government prepares to make changes to skills funding.
People New alliance launched to fill electrical skills gaps An alliance bringing together local electrical businesses, industry bodies, education providers and public authorities has been launched in Cheshire.
People PfP Thrive welcomes first cohort of learners PfP Thrive, part of housing association Places for People, has welcomed its first cohort of learners to its new training centre in Derby.
Powered Access New PAL+ rig brings advanced MEWP training to Leicester Nationwide Platforms has installed its first fixed IPAF PAL+ training rig in the East Midlands.
People Amey doubles early careers roles for 2026 Amey is doubling its Early Careers intake, with more than 200 placements now available for 2026.
People In pictures | Schoolchildren explore construction careers More than 1,500 schoolchildren aged between 10 and 18 are receiving a hands-on introduction to trades such as carpentry, bricklaying and welding using virtual reality simulators.
People ECITB sets out strategy to address labour market competition The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has published its new strategy, Leading Industry Learning, outlining how it will help to address skills shortages and support industry growth.
People Ibstock’s new training academy backs ‘job-ready skills’ Building products manufacturer Ibstock has launched a pilot training academy at Walsall College.
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