British Coatings Federation launches five-year careers plan to tackle skills shortage
From autumn 2025, the CNGC and BCF members will roll out the ‘Coat Your Future’ campaign at careers fairs, exhibitions and interactive events.
UK wind industry workforce hits 55,000, with further growth expected, report reveals
Nearly 40,000 people now work in offshore wind, up 24% from just over 32,000 two years ago.
RLSS UK and Future Fit partner to boost leisure career pathways
The move aims to make it easier for lifeguards to move into other roles across fitness, wellbeing and management.
ADEPT launches fully funded digital and data skills training academy
The course will deliver hands-on training, expert coaching and community learning, specifically for place directors’ teams.
Hercules plc acquires Quality Transport Training to boost skills academy capacity
The deal will boost the capacity of the academy, which launched in January 2024 and has trained over 1,500 people so far.
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.
FAW launches fourth year of BE. Football mentoring programme
The scheme is aimed at supporting young women with their career progression in football, offering mentoring and skills workshops.
Persimmon Charitable Foundation offers £100,000 to help young people find work
The funding is aimed at charities that support 14 to 25-year-olds, especially those in areas facing economic and social challenges.
British Gymnastics coaches join SCiHPS scheme to boost coach development
The scheme aims to give coach developers the practical skills and knowledge to support coaches ahead of the 2026 and 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Majority of adults lack digital skills for modern jobs, says expert
Crispin Read said: “Digital careers shouldn’t be reserved for the few. We’re here to open doors and help people walk through them."
ISS launches ‘Healthcare Training Academy’ at University Hospital Hairmyres
The academy will train staff in a mix of virtual and hands-on skills, such as technical tasks, leadership and sustainability.
Most resident doctors find medical training unfair and unsustainable – RCP
Research found that only 44% of respondents were satisfied with the quality of their training and one in four were actively dissatisfied.
