Major upgrades to restore pride in England’s run-down colleges

Young people across England will see major upgrades to their colleges, as the Government invests £307 million to turn the page on years of neglect. From repairing leaky roofs and fixing broken windows to updating worn-out heating systems, all 175 colleges will benefit. Each one will receive individual allocations in the summer, ranging from £6,000 for […]

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Tomorrow’s Engineers Week returns for 2026

EngineeringUK is delighted to announce its national campaign Tomorrow’s Engineers Week will return for 2026. Taking place from 9-13 November 2026, the week will celebrate engineering and technology and showcase exciting career opportunities – to inspire the next generation. Each year, thousands of students across the UK take part in the week-long celebration. From classroom activities […]

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TrainME tool offers training pathway

For many installers, plumbers and engineers, navigating the training and accreditation landscape can be complicated. Mitsubishi Electric’s TrainME tool has been developed to address this challenge, providing a clear, structured pathway for professionals looking to upskill and become confident, competent heat pump installers.  TrainME is an intuitive online tool designed to support individuals at every stage of their career […]

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RCDs: the what, where, why, when?

Visit the Learning Zone to download our latest technical PDF, RCDs: the what, where, why, when? Covering: This PDF includes six quiz questions and answers on pages 5-6. Click here to visit the Learning Zone

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JIB responds to CSJ Skills to Build report with call to prioritise direct employment and competence

The Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) report, Skills to Build: Fixing Britain’s construction workforce crisis, was published in November 2025, setting out 26 recommendations – across government departments, education and industry.  The central message, that construction cannot meet housing and infrastructure demand without rebuilding a domestic skills pipeline, has been a long-held concern of the Joint Industry […]

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