Virgin Media O2 releases inspiring short film as it hires its 1,000th apprentice
Virgin Media O2 has today released a powerful new short film, ‘1,000 Seconds of Impact’, to mark the business hiring its 1,000th apprentice – a…
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Waltham Forest College Showcases the important role colleges play in delivering skills during Secretary of State Visit
On Thursday 11 September, Waltham Forest College welcomed the new Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Pat McFadden MP, to showcase the valuable role…
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…
Why Retrofitting Keeps Going Wrong, and What to do About it
A government audit has found that over 30,000 homes have had sub-standard insulation installed under two recent publicly-funded retrofit schemes. The schemes, Energy Company Obligation…
Rising ‘NEETs’ risk signals need for local authorities to lead post-16 education action
High demand for college places risks hampering efforts to reduce the number of 16 to 18-year-olds not in education, employment or training (NEETs), a skills…
Hydrogen Safe Looks to Expand with Teaching Appointments
Hydrogen Safe, the training specialist delivering courses, qualifications and bespoke e-modules in hydrogen safety, has announced expansion plans following its acquisition by IACS last month.…
Why business leaders must step up for Wales’ young people
As employers we often talk about the skills gap, about young people entering the workforce unprepared, and about the challenges of recruitment and retention. But…
£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…
Former PHX Training learner secures full-time role supporting communities in Cumbria
After gaining essential qualifications, a Cumbrian man is making a positive impact in his community by tackling anti-social behaviour and helping young people gain employment.…
Blackburn College Restaurant Honoured With Top Culinary Award From Prestigious Chefs’ Guild
Blackburn College are celebrating after their training restaurant received a coveted accreditation from the UK’s top chef organisation. In a special event held at Scholars…
