Double challenge for worker shortages
The ongoing shortage of skilled workers in the UK faced two challenges this week as the Construction Leadership Council urged the government yet again to extend its Shortage Occupation list on its points-based immigration...
Skills group sets up advisory panel
The Building Our Skills careers group has established an advisory panel made up of representatives from businesses across all areas of the industry.
Partnerships Manager, Mark Handley, said they were invaluable sessions. He said: “We...
BM returns to face-to-face LogiKal training
BM Aluminium is returning to in person training for users of its LogiKal software after almost three years of remote and online support.
Regular sessions are again taking place in the dedicated training space at...
Tradespeople call for more action to recruit apprentices – survey
An overwhelming majority of tradespeople (92%) say more should be done to encourage young people to take up a trade, according to a new survey.
At the same time, only 12% of employers say they...
Mayor praises Conservatory Outlet for apprentice support
Conservatory Outlet has been praised by the West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin for its commitment to industry and offering job opportunities for local young people.
Her comments came after she toured the manufacturer’s Wakefield factory...
Search for top apprentice 2023
The search is now on to discover the best and brightest trade apprentices across the UK and Ireland with the ninth Screwfix Trade Apprentice awards.
The 2023 champion will receive the title and a trade...
‘As you were’ for window workers after CSCS card cancellation plan
Fenestration businesses have been assured that they will not be affected by the imminent cancellation of around 60,000 IA (Industry Accreditation) cards for site workers.
Concerns were raised in the industry following yesterday’s announcement by...
CO invests in more apprentices
Conservatory Outlet has celebrated more than 15 years of backing apprenticeships by offering employment to six young people.
The company invested more than £130,000 into nurturing future talent over the last twelve months by continuing...
GGF joins BOS for Apprenticeship show
The Glass & Glazing Federation is partnering with the Building Our Skills organisation as sponsor of the National Apprenticeship & Education Event at Millennium Point, Birmingham in March.
The National Apprenticeship & Education Event attracts...
CNC Recycling joins BOS for Inspiration initiatives
CNC Recycling has teamed up with Building Our Skills to participate in two of the campaign’s programmes and help to publicise its work.
In addition to boosting the profile of BOS in its communications with...
