Wolverhampton training leader to take on London Marathon for local charity

A local business owner and novice runner is preparing to take on the iconic London Marathon to raise vital funds for the Good Shepherd in…

In-Comm partners with Hoffmann Group to support the next generation of engineers

Hundreds of future engineers are set to benefit from an exciting new partnership between one of the UK’s leading training providers and Hoffmann Group UK.…

Report reveals a lack of awareness and poor career advice is impacting apprenticeship uptake

More needs to be done to raise awareness of the benefits of apprenticeships it was revealed today, after a new survey of young people revealed…

Your Digital Hub switches on Halesowen College to £36,000 saving with new smart lighting solution

A meeting facilitated by Black Country Chamber of Commerce is helping a local educational establishment save nearly £36,000 per year with a pioneering new lighting…

In-Comm Training serves up £25,000 boost to the Good Shepherd Wolverhampton

One of the West Midlands leading training providers has delivered over £25,000 worth of contributions through corporate volunteering, in-kind support and fundraising to boost the…

PLT Training makes £1.25m investment in health and safety ‘centre of excellence’ in Oldbury

A specialist health and safety training provider has invested £1.25m into a new ‘centre of excellence’ in Oldbury. PLT Training, which was formed by Nicc…

CO Manufacturing aims to create the next generation with new Manufacturing Degree pathway

A leading manufacturer of home improvement products is looking to bridge a major skills gap by creating its own Manufacturing Degree pathway. CO Manufacturing (the…

Employers wanted as In-Comm Training celebrate 200-strong ‘talent pool’

One of the UK’s leading engineering and manufacturing apprenticeship providers is urging companies in the Black Country, Birmingham and Shropshire to continue tapping into a…

‘Fantastic ambassador’ named as outstanding apprentice at the In-Comm Training Awards

A Black Country toolmaker that is a ‘fantastic ambassador’ for vocational learning has been crowned as the Outstanding Apprentice of the Year. Accura Engineering’s Ethan…

£150k anniversary boost for Inco Contracts’ ‘Early Years’ Talent Academy 

One of the UK’s fastest growing principal contractors has pledged to boost spending on its Early Years’ Talent Academy as part of its 15th anniversary…

In-Comm Training urges industry to back its ‘I’m Included’ inclusivity campaign

A high-profile campaign celebrating inclusivity and diversity in industry has been launched by one of the UK’s specialist training providers. ‘I’m In-Comm, I’m Included’ is…

You’re Hired! Newport Girls’ High School sets its sights on national Young Enterprise success

A team of budding business leaders are putting Shropshire on the national enterprise map after winning two major competitions. Year 12 students from Newport Girls’…

Net Zero Skills Boost as Verciti Joins the Clean Energy Systems Partner Alliance

A new collective that is promising to accelerate the development of clean energy systems has welcomed a new member in what is being viewed as…

NIS Group and The Way Youth Zone launch Way2Work programme as part of £100,000 Cornerstone Patron pledge

The Way Youth Zone is proud to announce NIS Group as its first ever Cornerstone Patron, following a transformative £100,000 investment into supporting young people…

Warwickshire apprentice recognised at the Confederation of British Metalforming Awards

A Warwickshire star of the metal industry was recognised last night for his incredible contributions to his employer. James Pugh, Process Improvement Engineer at Sertec…

£400,000 apprenticeship investment helps Brandauer plan for the future

The boss of a leading metal pressings and tooling specialist has hailed the power of apprenticeships after reducing the average age of his workforce to…

Michael Page Talent Trends highlight critical ‘skills boost’ opportunity for electrification

2025 looks to be a pivotal year for attracting new talent into the electrification sector, according to one of the UK’s leading recruitment experts. Matt…

Miss Macaroon celebrates 14th birthday with major training milestone

Miss Macaroon passed a major training milestone this week as part of its 14th birthday celebrations. The Birmingham-based social enterprise, which invests every penny of…

NIS Group secures 500 new jobs with the launch of Transport, Rail and Infrastructure Academy in Aston

A new specialist infrastructure and rail training centre was launched in Aston yesterday, with employers from multiple infrastructure sectors pledging more than 500 new jobs…

3300 individuals on course for employment as NIS Group celebrates TRIA expansion

More than 3300 people have been started on the path to sustainable employment in rail, construction and civils this year by a leading West Midlands…

30 ‘common set of skills’ to drive Electrification Skills Network platform launch in 2025

More than 30 ‘common set of skills’ will go live when the UK’s first ever single source of truth for the electrification skills sector is…

ERS Hub annual conference electrifies the skills conversation

Collaboration, future-focused learning and creating more inspirational role models were the key messages from the second Electric Revolution Skills (ERS) Hub annual conference. Hundreds of…

New manufacturing and training Expo looks to bridge the skills gapTMG Expo 24

More than 40 of the West Midlands’ leading manufacturing and engineering support businesses will be showcasing their expertise at a new exhibition being held in…

Conservatory Outlet enjoys apprenticeship boom after £250,000 investment

A Wakefield fabricator of windows, door and living spaces is reaping the benefits of a £250,000 investment drive in developing its own staff. Nearly a…

New report calls on more Government funding to help SME manufacturers make the digital skills transformation

Nearly 85% of small to medium-sized manufacturers (SMEs) are crying out for more Government funding to help them bridge the digitals skills divide it was…

Construction leaders wanted as Miss Macaroon looks to build a brighter skills future

A leading Birmingham social enterprise – with a track record of getting people back into employment – is targeting the construction world with its latest…

In-Comm Training signs KTP deal with Birmingham City University to transform apprenticeships

In-Comm Training and Birmingham City University have secured funding to embark on a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) that will use AI to transform the way…

Bridgnorth Aluminium apprentices on track at UK Metals Expo

The UK’s leading manufacturer of flat rolled aluminium coils showcased the talents of its budding engineers at the recent UK Metals Expo. Oliver Greenhalgh and…

AEM drives forward with new Electrification Skills Training Programme

A specialist designer and manufacturer of sustainable electric motors and powertrain systems has tapped into a new skills pilot to help it achieve ambitious expansion…

Electrification community set for ‘single source of truth’ boost with launch of new skills Framework

A vitally important £800,000 initiative – designed to provide a ‘single source of truth’ for electrification skills and capabilities – is nearing its first big…

Industry experts call on a co-ordinated approach to Net Zero skills to hit 480,000 ‘green’ jobs target

Two leading figures in ‘clean growth’ are calling for a more co-ordinated approach to Net Zero Future Skills if the UK is going to reach…

Different Strokes helps Wayne win national Festival of Learning Award

Swapping the paint brush for a career in the rail and infrastructure sector has paid dividends for Wayne Hardman. The Black Country-based trainee trainer’s rapid…

Future ‘engineers’ recognised as Design & Make celebrates 5 years of inspiring the next generation

A major competition designed to get more young people involved in manufacturing has recognised the talented engineers of the future. The Design & Make Challenge…

Automotive technician defies the odds to claim ‘Outstanding Apprentice of the Year’ at the In-Comm Training Awards

A young apprentice who thrives on ‘proving the doubters wrong’ has been named as the Outstanding Apprentice of the Year for the West Midlands. Magna…

ERS Hub issues grassroots rallying call as it looks to young people to fill the 100,000+ electrification jobs void

Engaging and boosting inclusivity at grassroots level with young people is going to be essential if the UK is going to fill the hundreds of…

North Staffs female engineer named as Apprentice of the Year at the ‘Metalforming Oscars’

A young female engineer from North Staffordshire has been named as the Confederation of British Metalforming’s Apprentice of the Year at a prestigious event last…

PP Plus launches to bridge the UK’s commercial ‘valley of death’

The best of manufacturing, business and academia have come together to bridge the £bn+ commercial valley of death in the UK. PP Plus, which is…

Mayor opens new region-wide college rail training academy

Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands, officially opened a new region-wide rail training academy yesterday designed to support hundreds of new training and employment…

In-Comm Training and RTX’s Collins Aerospace take off with ‘fast track’ employment course to create up to 65 advanced engineers

In-Comm Training has joined forces with one of Wolverhampton’s largest employers, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA)…

ERS Hub launches smart tool to energise careers and skills in UK electrification

A new Electrification Self-Assessment Tool is being officially launched this week to help fill the 169,000 jobs that UK electrification requires. The online platform, available…

In-Comm Training celebrates record year by launching new blueprint for growth

One of the UK’s leading training providers is celebrating a record year after it completed several strategic projects and saw demand for engineering and manufacturing…

In-Comm Training named ‘Training Provider of the Year’ at the Ladder for the Black Country Awards

A company that supports more than 700 apprentices every year has been recognised as the ‘best’ in its field. In-Comm Training, which operates two Technical…

PP C&A hits £5m training milestone as it calls on industry to do more to win ‘hearts and minds’

One of the West Midlands fastest growing manufacturers has capped a major personal development milestone this month with investment in training now totalling over £5m…

Swansea University graduate launches new business to tackle web injustice

A South Wales entrepreneur has chosen to put his legal skills to good use with the launch of a new business that will help individuals…

Cast Iron success for foundry workers on new training programme

An innovative new training programme, which improves the competitiveness of the foundry sector, has been completed and is looking to recruit its next cohort. The…

In-Comm Training awarded £429k funding boost to increase advanced manufacturing skills

One of the UK’s leading independent training providers has secured a £429,000 boost for delivering advanced engineering and manufacturing skills. In-Comm Training, which already supports…

Body of Knowledge launches to drive £12bn Power Electronics, Machines and Drives opportunity

A landmark initiative that aims to unlock the universal language of electrification was launched yesterday at a major event in London. Over 100 industry experts…

McGinley extends NIS partnership as HS2 apprentice milestone reached in the Midlands

One of the UK’s leading recruitment and support services for the infrastructure markets has extended its long-term partnership with National Infrastructure Solutions (NIS). McGinley Support…