Quantum Training & NOCN: New Regulated Ofqual Qualifications for Renewables Pathway
We are excited to announce that our Level 2 Award and Level 2 Certificate in ‘Fundamental Principles of Renewable Technologies and Sustainable Energy’ have been…
Skills Gap
What is a skills gap?
A skills gap is when your current workforce’s skill set doesn’t align with the skills they need to do their jobs. Many companies assume that hard technology skills are their primary skills gap. But, employees may also be lacking in soft skills that they need to do their jobs well
Placing Apprenticeships at the Heart of the Construction Skills Agenda
Following the government announcing a £600m investment in construction skills training, Melanie Nicholson, Managing Director of leading apprenticeship and work-based learning provider Total People, says…
London Colleges Unite for Largest Skills Competition in a Decade
Colleges across the capital will be joining forces to put on a giant skills competition. The Inter-College Skills Show is set to take place on…
Cyber Security Suite Launch at City College Plymouth Marks New Era in Digital Skills Training
City College Plymouth has proudly launched its cutting-edge Cyber Security Suite, further cementing its reputation as a leader in digital education. This milestone comes as…
Quantum Group wins Best Enterprising Business at the London Chamber of Commerce SME Business Awards
We are thrilled to announce that Quantum Group has won an award for Best Enterprising Business at the London Chamber of Commerce SME Business Awards! This Silver Award is…
Tech Company Hails Apprenticeships as Key to Closing Digital Skills Gap
Shipster, a fast-growing tech company, is celebrating the role apprenticeships play in developing talent, fostering growth and empowering individuals to succeed Alex, 24, joined Shipster’s…
The Role of the Education Sector and Apprenticeships in Bridging the Regional Skills Divide
The widening regional skills gap is holding back economic growth and innovation, especially in the tech sector. While London remains a hub for tech talent,…
UK’s largest train operator celebrates 10-year anniversary with the King’s Trust
Govia Thameslink Railway, the rail operator responsible for running Southern, Thameslink, Great Northern and Gatwick Express services, is starting the New Year by marking a…
UCAS could be the key to Unlocking Apprenticeships
Apprenticeship courses have been underappreciated for too long, and we need them to tackle the widening skills gap. To elevate the courses and boost apprenticeship…
The Surprisingly Easy Solutions to the UK’s Skills Shortage
Funding and government support often grab headlines when it comes to fixing the UK’s skills shortage. However, there are some quicker remedies available to employers,…