Tag: initiative
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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…
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Skills initiative steers prison leavers into construction jobs
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Dan Edwards, director of Constructed Pathways, said: “Individuals nearing release may not be the first group of people that employers consider when facing a labour shortage. But by working in partnership with the prison, we are able to ensure that we’re working with people who want to turn their lives around, work hard in their…
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Ecore wins SEAL Award for environmental initiative
Reinforcing its leadership in circular manufacturing, Ecore International, North America’s largest producer of recycled scrap-tire-derived rubber products, has earned the prestigious SEAL Business Sustainability Award in the Environmental Initiatives category. This award category honors specific environmental and sustainability initiatives led by companies ranging from well-recognized brands to high-growth start-ups and scale-ups. Image Courtesy of: Ecore…
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The Digital Roads of the Future Initiative
Dr. Ioannis Brilakis, Laing O’Rourke Reader in Construction Engineering at University of Cambridge (UK) presents at the WDBE Community Session titled “How can supersensing improve infrastructure construction” on September 22, 2021. The session hosts were Aarni Heiskanen (https://aec-business.com) and Paul Wilkinson (http://extranetevolution.com). The session program is at https://kirahub.org/en/wdbe/community-session-supersensing-for-infrastructure-construction/ The post The Digital Roads of the…