City & Guilds report identifies the human skills shortage holding back young people and employers

City & Guilds’ report reveals how a lack of ‘employability’ skills is hindering productivity and calls for the Government to prioritise NEET support as an economic growth strategy. At City & Guilds, we design programmes not simply to deliver qualifications, but to support the development of the skills, behaviours and experiences that enable people to […]

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Closing the skills gap: the value of apprenticeships

With workforce shortages continuing to challenge the electrical sector, developing the next generation of electricians through high-quality, industry-aligned training has never been more important, says Kevin Sparrow, Senior Industry Manager (BSE) at EAL. EAL is the exclusive Awarding Organisation for Building Services Engineering (including electrical) apprenticeships in Wales and supports thousands of apprentices each year across England […]

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PM: ‘From today Britain will value the hard hat as much as the graduation cap’

The Prime Minister will unveil a fundamental change to the education system today, with the launch of new prestigious technical educational routes. The new pathways will provide 14-year-olds with valuable early access to technical skills, work experience and connections with local employers. The Prime Minister is determined to put technical education on an equal footing […]

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SELECT says rising apprentice costs are crippling employers and undermining the electrical workforce of the future

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National Apprenticeship Week: how EAL helps learners to succeed

National Apprenticeship Week is a chance to celebrate the opportunities apprenticeships provide and the people supporting them. At EAL, we are proud to play a role in helping learners and employers succeed by providing qualifications, end-point assessments and resources that give apprentices the confidence to progress in their chosen careers in engineering, manufacturing and building […]

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