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Government invests £600m to train over 60,000 construction workers
This initiative aims to address skills shortages and support the construction of 1.5 million homes.
Education & Training
News
IBM backs plans to diversify UK cyber sector
IBM have agreed to partner with the DSIT, and the NCSC, to provide the online platform for the CyberFirst Girls competition.
Education & Training
NRS opens 40 apprenticeship opportunities to support UK nuclear skills
These roles provide practical learning experiences alongside training for college-based study.
Education & Training
Simplify recruits 82 trainee conveyancers to new training programme
The programme is designed to train and develop the next generation of conveyancers, focusing on skills, technology.
News
Avado introduces CIPD Level 5 plus for HR professionals and qualifications
The Plus package provides a range of valuable extras to help learners develop deeper HR expertise and practical skills.
Education & Training
First Bus opens Colchester learning centre to boost employee skills
This centre is part of a learning initiative developed with Unite the Union, which supports both vocational and non-vocational training.
News
Secondary school teacher recruitment nearly 40% below target, report finds
The Teacher Labour Market in England Annual Report 2025 warned that under-recruitment is likely to continue into 2025/26, raising concerns.
News
Government defence spending must focus on skills development – Engineering by Murray
STEM industries have been plagued by a shortage of technical engineers for several years, with the Institute of Mechanical Engineers warning of a workforce crisis.
Education & Training
Knowsley Council offers funding to boost local apprentice hiring
To qualify for the Apprenticeship Grant, recruits must be Knowsley residents and hired through the Knowsley Apprentice team.
News
BMA begins legal action over Federation of Royal Colleges of Physicians exam
222 were doctors told they had passed the Part 2 Written Examination in September 2023 when they had failed.
News
Rising tuition fees push Gen Z to STEM degrees with higher earning potential, research finds
In contrast, applications for language courses have declined by 13.06%, reflecting a shift towards degrees with higher financial returns.
Inclusion, Equality & Diversity
Housing organisations innovate recruitment to boost diversity and skills – Housing Today
The report focused on actionable steps rather than policy changes, drawing on contributions from leaders across various housing organisations.