Training

DoorCo has gained the ‘We invest in apprentices’ Silver accreditation, providing an apprenticeship framework for the manufacturer to attract and train new talent. Co-owner Jayne Sullivan explained: “As an industry, we need to do more...

Building Our Skills has launched its action plan for the next twelve months, including a focus on wider engagement with educators and the creation of an employers’ forum. The 22/23 plan will also showcase the...

The Door & Hardware Federation has announced plans to resume its training programme in the Republic of Ireland following a two-year pause as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. In a very positive meeting held...

The Scottish Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) has developed a new suite of free-to-use continuing professional development (CPD) modules on  Digital construction, net zero and retrofitting Working with Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST), formerly the...

Conservatory Outlet has responded to the industry skills gap with the creation of a £100,000 sales training academy to help its 27-strong network of retail customers attract a high calibre of sales professionals from...

Cardiff-based fabricator Dudley’s Aluminium has created bespoke apprenticeship opportunities for Izaak Lenney, 20, and Lewis Richards, 18, to help the pair develop their skills as estimators and quantity surveyors. Izaak and Lewis help prepare estimates,...

Modplan has opened an on-site Training Academy at its Newport headquarters. The facility gives Modplan a space to train personnel from NVQ level through to management training. Also, customer product training is always available. Managing Director...

The first candidates have begun on the new Glass and Glazing Federation Skilled Pathways Scheme as the body sets out to beat Government targets for recruitment in the industry. “The Government’s objective to achieve net...

The British Woodworking Federation has this week launched a campaign ‘Our industry's next generation: Apprentices tell their stories’ to champion the role of apprentices in woodworking and joinery manufacturing as well as highlighting the...

Rehau trade fabricator Euroglaze is supporting modern apprenticeships with two young people joining the business, in finance and IT. Managing director Martin Nettleton said: “Done well, in a business which is prepared to really support...