Government outlines reforms of Industry Training Boards to boost construction and engineering skills

Industry voices and stakeholders are being asked to shape the future of skills training as a new consultation proposes the merger of construction and engineering training boards. This consultation is the latest step in the Government’s drive to future-proof the skills of the workforce and unlock the economic growth the country needs. The plans will […]

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EBSSA publishes first ever Sector Skills Plan

The Engineering and Building Services Skills Alliance (EBSSA) has published its strategic Sector Skills Plan, as part of the work undertaken by the Construction Mission Skills Board. This is the first industry-led comprehensive skills plan for one of the most economically significant parts of the built environment sector; an industry that accounts for 40%-60% of […]

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Captivating ‘Tomorrow’s Engineers’ today

UK Power Networks has joined over 400 UK organisations committed to EngineeringUK’s Tomorrow’s Engineers Code, a renewed pledge to increase the number and diversity of young people entering engineering and step up youth outreach. More power engineering skills will be needed in the years ahead as people’s use of electricity increases, with more electric vehicles […]

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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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Government plans to train next generation of construction workers

Thousands more young people will be given the opportunity to train as plumbers, engineers and bricklayers as the Government creates 13,000 apprenticeship and T Level placement opportunities as part of its plan to transform school buildings. As part of the upcoming education estates strategy, construction firms working on school building projects will have to show […]

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Prism Power tackles engineering skills shortage and workforce crunch

As the power sector grapples with an aging workforce, with experienced electricians and engineers retiring at pace, Prism Power Group, a UK-based specialist in smart switchgear and critical power systems, has long been focusing on training the next generation. This talent and skills shortage is putting grid reliability at risk, but Prism Power – with […]

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Apprenticeships up 5% but access for young people remains a challenge

The Department for Education (DfE) has published new data on apprenticeships in England. Becca Gooch, Head of Research at EngineeringUK, who has been analysing the data, commented: “We are pleased to see that engineering and technology apprenticeship starts have increased by 5%. This comes at a time when we urgently need more people entering careers in the sector. […]

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