Why the age of skills won’t happen without AI
Toby Hough of HiBob argues that AI-powered skills data is key to making skills-based work a practical reality beyond traditional job structures.
Amey secures £245k funding to boost skills and cut reoffending in Scotland’s prisons
The two-year scheme will start on 26th February at HMP Inverness, aiming to bring industry training and employment opportunities into Scottish Prison Service (SPS) establishments.
Building a capability mindset for uncertain times
Laura Thomson-Staveley of Phenomenal Training, discusses the importance of cultivating a capability mindset in uncertain times.
Apprenticeships create a resilient workforce that are leading the change
Andy Benson, apprenticeship delivery manager at Bupa UK, discusses how apprenticeships are reshaping the workforce by building resilience and lifelong learning.
95% of SME home builders say apprenticeships are essential, finds HBF
The research showed that although micro businesses make up around 80% of the construction industry, less than 16% currently employ apprentices.
East Sussex College to launch roofing apprenticeship to close skills gap
Its Level 2 Roofer Apprenticeship will launch in September 2026, aiming to help tackle the shortage of skilled roofers in the area.
Amey hosts AI training workshop for apprentices at Innovation Studio
Apprentices worked with the AI and innovation team to learn about agentic AI and were tasked with designing and building their own AI agents.
Leadership, workload and pay key drivers of teacher retention, report finds
According to the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER), of the 26.9% of teachers considering leaving, only 13.8% of that group subsequently left, while 86% remained in post.
How the structural timber industry is helping deliver the construction workplace of the future
Andrew Orriss, CEO of the Structural Timber Association, discusses how the UK’s structural timber industry is playing a pivotal role in shaping the construction workplace of the future.
Gen Z prioritise pay and job security over status – Barratt Redrow
Among teenagers, 50% said good pay was most important, 37% cited work-life balance and 27% said job security mattered most.
Mattioli Woods opens applications for Financial Adviser Academy
The scheme offers a paid position from the start, one-to-one mentoring with senior advisers, direct client experience and fully-funded qualifications.
49% of employees ready to quit jobs over lack of skills training – Arden University
64% of employees thought having up-to-date digital, technical or artificial intelligence (AI)-related skills gave them a distinct advantage.
