Luxury car makers drive high-value employment and skills demand, says SMMT
An average of 81% of the sector’s employees will need to be upskilled by 2030, as manufacturers transition to electrified and digital technologies.
AI project demand in Europe surges, freelance supply lags – Malt
Malt’s Tech Trends report showed that the number of freelancers with AI expertise only grew by 31% between 2023 and 2024.
University of Staffordshire offers fully funded training opportunities workers in Stoke
Martin Jones said: “We are excited to be bringing even more training opportunities to support local employers and help to upskill the city’s workforce."
Civil Service launches learning and development programme for economists
Tom Aldred, head of the GES team, said: “The Priority Skills initiative provides new opportunities for economists to keep learning and demonstrates our commitment to a positive learning culture in the GES.
Skillvue secures $6.3m to expand AI-powered skills and assessment platform
The HR platform, which initially focused on recruitment, has evolved into a broader tool for organisations to develop employee capabilities in response to rising demand for reskilling.
Motorvate to spotlight Armed Forces talent as Mission Community joins Automechanika Birmingham
Initiative to champion career opportunities for veterans and service leavers in the automotive industry
SMEs urge action on skills and tax incentives as Government reforms receive mixed response
Shawbrook research reveals SME support for tax freezes and apprenticeship reforms, but urges more action on skills, red tape and R&D investment.
NRS opens 40 apprenticeship opportunities to support UK nuclear skills
These roles provide practical learning experiences alongside training for college-based study.
Employers prioritise skills over degrees, LinkedIn data reveals
The World Economic Forum noted an increasing demand for skills such as analytical thinking, complex problem-solving, and technical literacy.
CBI Wales urges business involvement in apprenticeship design
Their briefing paper suggests making the apprenticeship system more efficient, targeting green industries, AI, and advanced manufacturing.
Energy Skills Passport launched to help workers transition across UK energy sectors
The Energy Skills Passport, a tool enabling workers to navigate careers across the UK energy mix, launches with support from OEUK, RenewableUK, and the UK and Scottish Governments.
UK must bolster economic transformation to sustain global leadership in future skills
The QS World Future Skills Index places the UK as a global leader in workforce readiness, excelling in skills fit and academic readiness, but highlights economic stagnation and the need for sustained investment in innovation as significant challenges.
