FMB backs MPs urgent call for retrofit skills plan
The Energy Security and Net Zero Committee warned the Government would miss its 2030 and 2050 targets without urgent action on the skills gap.
Babcock forms new partnership with the Royal Academy of Engineering
The partnership forms part of Babcock’s ongoing work to tackle skills shortages, support lifetime engineering, and invest in future talent.
Coventry University calls for action to address AI skills gap in automotive sector
The report found widespread shortages in software, AI and embedded systems, along with gaps in mechanical, electrical and power electronics engineering.
Equans secures funding from CITB to boost construction skills and productivity
The funding will support a new digital learning programme, developed with Tribuco, that aims to improve build quality and close the skills gap.
AI narrows gender skills gap in HR and office sectors, data reveals
The Ainigma data showed that men currently dominate roles responsible for the control and implementation of AI tools.
HBF launches college partnership to help construction students secure jobs
Builders will help shape course content, lead workshops, support classroom learning, offer work placements and host site visits.
Build, Buy, Borrow, Bot: Reframing the talent equation in the learning era
Ciara Harrington, chief people officer at Skillsoft, discusses how organisations can tackle tech skills gaps using the 'Build, Buy, Borrow, Bot' framework.
58% of employees hide skill gaps at work, study reveals
The study from Attensi found that 46% said they had pretended to understand tasks they did not.
Pearson and HCLTech partner to deliver AI-driven upskilling for global workforce
The deal will see Pearson use HCLTech’s engineering and digital tools to create new AI-powered training, assessment and workforce analytics products.
Co-op launches prisoner rail apprenticeships to cut reoffending and tackle skills gap
The scheme aims to help fill rail skills shortages and cut reoffending by giving prisoners a chance to earn a Level 2 rail engineering qualification before release.
BSI and The Bedford College Group partner to tackle skills gap with industry training
The deal means students and clients working with the college will be able to take part in training designed to improve their skills and job prospects.
IT and finance face biggest shortages in cyber security jobs – Bridewell
Management and consulting had 130 jobs, while finance had 119 roles on offer.
