UK construction needs 47,860 extra workers a year to meet demand – CITB
The total extra recruitment needed is 1.8% in the UK, 1.6% in Northern Ireland (1,090 workers), and 2.2% in Greater London (8,460 workers).
Government pledges £1.2bn to open up training and apprenticeships for young people
The funding aims to address skills gaps and provide opportunities for young people who have previously been turned away from oversubscribed courses.
IMI warns of ‘perfect storm’ as automotive skills decline amid growing UK vehicle parc
Apprenticeship and qualification uptake in the automotive sector is falling, threatening road safety and workforce sustainability, according to the IMI’s latest education report.
