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…
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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…
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’…
AI Isn’t the Enemy of Critical Thinking, It Might Be the Best Way to Teach It
As generative AI tools become embedded in education and training, we must stop asking if they replace thinking and start asking how they can sharpen…
