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Cross-sector collaboration can address the skills shortage
By working more closely with the education sector we can deliver an increase in both learning and skills
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Could a Gloucestershire training centre have found the answer to construction’s people problem?
A family firm in need of more workers to expand its business took matters into its own hands by opening a training centre for construction skills which soon expects to train 2,000 people a year
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How to understand the effects of the crisis in Ukraine
The true impact of war is hard to ascertain so we must focus instead on how best to navigate the current challenges and uncertainties
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Things are looking up despite all the uncertainties ahead
We still live and work in interesting times but there are reasons to believe that the outlook is improving
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Why a good mentor has never been a more valuable asset
Everyone needs someone to provide perspective, wisdom and guidance if they are to fulfil their full potential
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CITB to look at thousands of tests again after raids discover centres giving answers to candidates
Three sites at heart of probe which also caught suspected illegal immigrants
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ǿմý Good Employer Guide 2018: Taking the initiative
Our new Good Employer Guide Award is looking at five key areas in which companies are working to keep their staff happy and feeling valued, encouraging innovation, and finding new ways to attract fresh talent
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Construction apprenticeship starts on the rise
New figures described as ‘promising’ but work is still needed to recruit females
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MPs call for better training for apprentices
Select committee says not enough providers are up to scratch
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Industry bigwig says government not doing enough on apprenticeship levy
Cast boss says 25% cap on transferring apprenticeship funds is “still too low”
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MPs get behind new construction qualification
Qualification designed by ISG and examination board WJEC set to be launched later today
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Government chooses first T Level providers
Education secretary names first 68 institutions to provide new technical qualifications
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Apprenticeship starts slump 40% in February
There were 14,200 fewer apprenticeship starts in February than in the same month last year
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Finishes and Interiors Sector seals £2.1m CITB deal
Scheme looks to address key challenges faced in the finishes and interior sector, including skills shortages
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Jeremy Corbyn launches new construction training programme
The scheme is being run by K M McLoughlin Decorating
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CITB launches new training model and grant scheme
Changes are part of the group’s revamp called Vision 2020
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Industry mixed over cash injection for skills training
Chancellor pledges £34m investment for innovative training
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Construction jobs figures provide reasons for hope
The number of unemployed construction workers has dropped- and the need is there to start a huge training programme now