Education & Training
Everyone wanted experience: Here’s how I made myself employable after college
Jack Hulatt discusses how graduates can stand out by building practical proof of skills rather than relying on qualifications alone.
Skills
News
Over half of employees experience imposter syndrome at work, MyPerfectCV finds
51% of employees said like they are “faking it” at work at least sometimes, projecting more confidence or competence than they genuinely feel.
News
Bread Ahead launches free baking skills programme for one million young people
The programme aims to reach 100,000 young people by 2028, 500,000 by 2032 and one million by 2036, with a focus on equipping the next generation with practical skills.
News
Skills shortages named top hiring challenge for employers, study finds
YouGov found that 38% of employers expect sourcing qualified talent to be one of their most significant hiring challenges this year.
Education & Training
Davanti Tyres backs ‘Garage for Girls’ initiative to boost vehicle repair skills
The weekly workshop series, which launched in February, has reached 130 attendees to date and is now fully booked for the next three months.
News
Retraining demand sees sharp rise as unemployment increases – Strive Training
The UK-based provider said it is seeing a surge in adults seeking to upskill or reskill in response to changing labour market conditions.
Opinion
Skills that employers are looking for in 2026
Robbie Bryant at Open Study College reveals the most in-demand courses for 2026, and where exactly people should consider upskilling.
Education & Training
UKGBE positions skills and training as answer to rising unemployment and aftermarket shortages
With UK unemployment rising and skills gaps widening, the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event is putting training, careers and workforce development at the centre of its 2026 show.
Education & Training
Skills shortages threaten development recovery despite improving market sentiment
New research from Cobalt Recruitment suggests the UK development sector is entering 2026 with cautious optimism, but staffing shortages and delivery constraints continue to undermine confidence and viability.
News
The AI era requires a focus on skills, not titles
Mark Onisk of Skillsoft shares how the modern workforce can equip itself for the age of artificial intelligence (AI) integration.
Education & Training
Wolves Foundation launches ‘Foundation Futures’ skills hub
Support on offer includes employment, mentoring and financial wellbeing advice from the Building Brighter Futures team.
News
Skills England launches new roadmap to support workforce development
The new phase follows last month’s Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper and aims to ensure employment closely matches local labour market demands.