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AI adoption in home building set to boost jobs, not cut them, report finds
A report from the HBF and Pluto Finance found only 6% of construction firms expect AI to reduce headcount, compared to 11% in other sectors.
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Finance hiring surges amid technical skills shortage – Robert Half
Over half of employers (58%) expected to add permanent staff by the summer, up from 50% in the second half of 2023.
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East Sussex College to launch roofing apprenticeship to close skills gap
Its Level 2 Roofer Apprenticeship will launch in September 2026, aiming to help tackle the shortage of skilled roofers in the area.
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CIPD calls for action on skills, fair work and innovation in Wales
Marek Zemanik said: “A partnership approach with organisations, combined with a clear focus on fair work, skills and innovation will be key to driving a more productive labour market."
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EngineeringUK and IGD partner to tackle engineering skills gap in food industry
The partnership will develop an outreach programme for young people, aiming to increase knowledge and interest in engineering careers in food and grocery.
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73% of hiring managers say skills shortages hold back entry-level appointments – CV Genius
30% valued portfolio projects as a signal of employability, compared to 16% for internships and 19% for part-time jobs.
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FMB calls for increased mentoring to tackle construction skills shortage
Brian Berry said: “Creating opportunities for experienced tradespeople to mentor others is essential for the future of construction.”
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New MedTech qualifications launched to address NHS workforce gaps
The qualifications are designed to support entry into roles including technicians working on AI-enabled health devices such as wearable technology, imaging and diagnostic tools, as well as regulatory advisers.
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Skills gap in heat pump sector threatens Warm Homes target, report warns
According to data, without more investment in training, the Government’s Warm Homes Plan to upgrade five million homes by 2030 is at risk.
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AI and data skills shortage threatens UK growth, warns S&A Academy
The company said the shortage could hit supply chain, productivity, and national infrastructure services.
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Nine in 10 surveyors hit by critical skills shortage, RICS reveals
Two-thirds of surveyors said an ageing workforce and high retirement rates were main causes, and new recruits were not coming in fast enough.
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Government Construction Champion highlights skills shortage as “national emergency”
Mike Reader MP said the current approach of school talks and work experience programmes was not enough to tackle the skills shortage.