Recruitment & HR
NHBC launches 30 trainee roles to address house building skills shortage
The roles are open to applicants of all ages and backgrounds to help increase diversity in house building.
Education & Training
News
Growing demand sees HETA send record cohort to employers
82 apprentices, including electricians, engineers, process operators, fitters and welders, have completed their first year and moved into industry placements.
Lead Story
City of London Corporation partners with CLF to help 17,000 Londoners into work
The £72m scheme is set to help 17,000 Londoners with disabilities, long-term health conditions or other barriers into work by 2030.
Business
NEC Birmingham to host UK Garage and Bodyshop Event in June 2026
The UK Garage and Bodyshop Event will return on 3rd–4th June 2026 with new features including the Ignite Arena and Business Management Theatre.
Education & Training
Jessamy Staffing Solutions launches midlife workplace training course
The course is aimed at leaders, HR professionals and managers, giving them practical tools to support staff through midlife transitions.
Education & Training
TQUK and National Talent Academy partner to deliver soft skills training
The Level 3 Award in Essential Work Skills offers training in portable skills, financial literacy, public speaking, and developing a winning mentality.
Education & Training
Ferrari celebrates new apprentice graduates at Silverstone season finale
Six apprentices graduated from Ferrari’s North Europe programme at Silverstone, securing full-time roles across the brand’s UK dealer network.
Education & Training
Dumfries and Galloway College boosts staff skills through work-based learning
Douglas Dickson said: “By supporting staff to develop skills and qualifications while working, we are helping to build a stronger workforce for the region.”
Education & Training
Government launches defence strategy with focus on jobs and skills
The Government will launch a Defence Industrial Strategy on 8th September, centred on new Defence Technical Excellence Colleges and a £182m skills package to grow the UK’s defence workforce.
Health & Wellbeing
Care England and Menopause Support launch menopause awareness series
The series covers five webinars on topics like symptoms, workplace support, genitourinary syndrome of menopause, UTIs and brain health.
News
West Northamptonshire Council invests £415,000 to boost local skills and wellbeing
The funding is set to help people build skills, improve wellbeing and access new opportunities.
News
La Fosse to launch female mentorship programme to support future leaders in tech
The scheme, unveiled following the company’s UNBOUND initiative launched in July, will pair experienced leaders with rising female talent to provide skills, confidence, and guidance for career progression.