Category: skills
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Construction risks losing aspiring apprentices, Seddon warns
Contractor Seddon has revealed that 2,694 people applied for just 20 apprenticeship roles in its latest hiring round, highlighting the lack of placements for people keen to start careers in construction. The figures from Seddon mirror national concerns cited in the CITB Construction Apprenticeships report. According to the report, the UK needs 50,000 additional construction…
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Changes to skilled visa rules announced
The UK government has revealed its plan to reform the immigration system, including higher skills standards for graduates and workers. The immigration white paper, published today (12 May), outlines new requirements for employers to increase domestic training, which the government hopes will end the reliance on international recruitment. Titled Restoring Control over the Immigration System, the…
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Construction employers claim nearly £130m in CITB grants
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has released the year-end figures for its Grants Scheme, which provides support for construction employers and learners. During the 2024-25 financial year, CITB allocated nearly £130 million in grant support. Of this funding, £71.4 million was provided through various apprenticeship grants, supporting more than 30,000 learners and 10,000 employers,…
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Manchester centre helps local people into construction work
CIOB Manchester Hub committee member Tom Morris MCIOB is celebrating six months of success for the Community Construction Skills Centre in Collyhurst, Manchester. Morris is a senior construction manager with Far East Consortium (FEC), which opened the centre in partnership with Manchester City Council. The centre offers a series of training courses and hands-on classes that give learners…
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Bouygues hails social impact of regeneration scheme in Wales
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Bouygues also engaged with local schools and colleges. Led by the project’s social value advisor, Nina Williams, the team delivered more than 100 hours of educational activities, and directly engaged with more than 2,000 primary and secondary school students. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Top apprentices compete for Screwfix prize
Screwfix has announced the 10 finalists in this year’s Trade Apprentice competition. The apprentices from across the UK and Ireland will compete in a two-day final, held in London on 7 and 8 May. The winner will receive a prize bundle of tools, training and technology worth £10,000, as well as £2,000 worth of Screwfix…
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Energy Transition Skills Hub receives funding boost
The project has already received £4.5 million from the Scottish government’s Just Transition Fund, £2.3 million from ETZ, and £500,000 from NESCol. Shell has also committed £1.8 million towards the running costs of the skills hub for the first five years, with a view to supporting 1,000 jobs in the region. The hub will include a community…
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HS2 apprentices awarded four-year job contract
Two standout HS2 apprentices have received a four-year extension to their employment contracts with Balfour Beatty Vinci Systra (BBVS). Tyler Pearce-Scott and Charlotte Thomas, both from Ealing in London, successfully completed their two-year apprenticeships working on the Old Oak Common Station scheme. Thomas joined BBVS to study a Level 4 civil engineering apprenticeship and, since…
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CITB praises Employer Networks initiative as ‘hugely successful’
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has quadrupled the number of learners supported through its Employer Networks initiative, according to its year-end figures. Employer Networks are funded by CITB and offer bespoke training and financial support for employers. They also give employers a direct channel to communicate their training needs and advise on how funding should be…
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Sustainability skills initiative highlights career pathways for students
The Built Environment Schools Trust (BE Schools Trust) is partnering with the Supply Chain Sustainability School to launch a nationwide education initiative. The new programme gives young people access to free, industry-accredited sustainability training – delivered directly through the Supply Chain Sustainability School’s digital platform. The collaboration supports the creation of BE Sustainable after-school clubs…