Tag: employers
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Construction’s skills narrative is misleading, says Birmingham college
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Construction employers must rethink the narrative around a ‘skills shortage’ and instead focus on stronger collaboration with training providers, according to South & City College, Birmingham (SCCB). The college has highlighted a lack of employer engagement that prevents learners from gaining the hands-on experience needed to enter the workforce. SCCB has reported that its workshops and…
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CITB apologises for ‘short notice’ ahead of funding and grant cuts
Commenting on the changes, Tim Balcon, CITB’s chief executive, said: “First and foremost, we want to apologise for the short notice for some of these changes. This was done to avoid surge claiming that will put our ability to support employers at risk. We had planned to transition our funding model gradually, giving employers time to adjust.…
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Government unveils plans for 50,000 new apprenticeships
A £725m package of reforms to the apprenticeship system will help to tackle youth unemployment and drive economic growth, according to the government. The funding includes £140m for a pilot scheme which will allow mayors to connect young people – especially those not in education, employment or training (NEET) – with thousands of apprenticeships at…
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Construction employers face training bottleneck, report shows
Capacity constraints are also affecting apprenticeships. The survey states that “the most affected area was construction, planning and the built environment, with nearly a third (32%) of colleges experiencing challenges” in delivering apprenticeship training because of staffing or space shortages. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Illegal working in construction: expanding right to work checks
Ahead of proposed changes to the right to work scheme, construction employers have an opportunity to voice their concerns and challenges. The UK government is inviting businesses, trade unions and industry associations in the construction sector to provide their views on the upcoming extension of right work checks to businesses hiring ‘gig economy’ and zero-hour workers. The…
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CITB boosts NEST apprenticeship starts
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has released its mid-year figures for its New Entrant Support Team (NEST). The figures show that NEST has supported 1,521 apprenticeship starts between April and September 2025, an increase from 943 in the same period the previous year. The figures also show that in the same period this year,…
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Government calls for employer insights to combat illegal working
Alex Norris, minister for border security and asylum, said: “These legislative amendments will restrict the ability of rogue employers to take advantage of illegal workers and encourage businesses to provide work opportunities to those permitted to work in the UK. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Willmott Dixon on what construction employers want
Kicking off our new series featuring insights from major employers, Clare Francis, head of recruitment at Willmott Dixon, tells CM People that even in a digital age, the ‘human element’ remains critical to the company’s hiring process. The industry is becoming increasingly digital… We’ll need people who can blend emerging digital capabilities with traditional engineering…
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Government’s skills report signals reform for construction training
A new white paper on post-16 education and skills has laid bare the scale of the workforce challenge facing sectors such as construction. The Post-16 Education and Skills report flags the urgent need for an overhaul of training, recruitment and employer engagement, including the introduction of a new vocational pathway at level 3. According to…
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Construction training provider opens new skills hub
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The Skills Centre has opened a new facility in Essex to deliver construction training and boost employment in the area. The centre will provide a hub for local people to gain construction skills and qualifications, while also supporting employers to source a pipeline of site-ready talent. A range of courses and apprenticeships are available, including…