E.ON-backed nBS Foundation provides £2.8m for Midlands and Yorkshire jobs
The funding focused on economic and employment opportunities, alongside diversity, supporting vulnerable people, families, young people, and environmental projects.
Disadvantaged young people locked out of financial services careers, study finds
Research from LV= and the Social Mobility Foundation has highlighted the persistent barriers facing young people from lower socioeconomic backgrounds when trying to access careers in financial services.
SIA to introduce mandatory refresher training for close protection operatives from 2026
The new qualification, which updates safety-critical skills, will be available from 1st October 2025 and will become mandatory for all renewals from 1st April 2026.
TUC unveils “worker first” plan to put jobs and unions at the centre of AI future
The move comes as new polling by Survation revealed that over half of the public (51%) were concerned about the impact of AI on their jobs.
Sustainable work key to tackling child poverty in the Highlands, report finds
John Finlayson, said: “Addressing poverty requires a collaborative, cross-sector approach where employment is key to supporting families."
A third of employees anxious over lack of first aiders at work, research reveals
The study from St John Ambulance found 29% of employees said there had been times when no one at their workplace was first aid trained.
Devon County Council launches Train4Tomorrow Skills Bootcamps to boost local employment
The scheme will deliver employer-designed training in construction, HGV driving, EV charger installation, AI and data, and early years education.
CITB and ECITB to sponsor Construction and Engineering Week 2025
More than 1,500 students from primary and secondary schools will attend the event at Lincolnshire Showground from 23rd September to 25th September.
Grangemouth refinery workers to receive new training support for clean energy jobs
Employees of INEOS O&P who were part of shared services for the refinery will now be able to access skills training at Forth Valley College, building on earlier measures introduced for Petroineos workers.
ecmk becomes accreditation partner for EPC Choice
The deal will see ecmk provide training, tailored CPD, and policy support to EPC Choice’s network of 3,200 assessors.
Government proposes training levy to secure thousands of skilled offshore wind jobs
Workers in industrial regions could see greater job security under new government proposals designed to ensure the UK’s clean energy transition delivers high-quality employment.
Worcestershire County Council launches new adult learning courses
Course options include creative skills like clothes making, textiles, art, drawing, poetry and creative writing.
