Landmark report sets out action to address key skills gaps

Skills England published its Annual Skills Report on 1 June, marking its first anniversary with a comprehensive assessment of current and future skills needs. The Alan Milburn interim report into young people and work, published last week, found that nearly one million 16 to 24-year-olds are currently not in education, employment or training (NEET), underlining the need […]

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Clean Energy Jobs Fair held at Barnsley College

Around 175 schoolchildren and students attended the Government’s second Clean Energy Jobs Fair  on Thursday 12 February, co-hosted by the South Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority, and Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.  Following the Government’s Clean Energy Jobs Plan, the first ever national plan to train and recruit workers needed for the clean energy mission, the […]

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NICEIC launches apprenticeship job board for the electrotechnical industry

NICEIC, the UK’s leading certification and training body for the electrical industry, has announced the launch of Connected Futures, a dedicated apprenticeship job board designed to connect certified businesses with aspiring apprentices across the UK.  With a pressing need across the sector to close the skills gap, expanding high‑quality apprenticeships and building a skilled workforce capable […]

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First Clean Energy Jobs Fair held

Over a hundred schoolchildren and students have attended the Government’s first Clean Energy Jobs Fair, co-hosted by the North East Mayor, Port of Tyne, and Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.  Following the Government’s Clean Energy Jobs Plan, the first national plan to train and recruit workers needed for the clean energy mission, the jobs fair brought together local businesses, universities and colleges to show students the thousands of opportunities available.   Held on […]

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