Education & Training

Wales invests £655,000 to train the next generation of housing workers


Workers across Wales will gain new skills in housing, construction and retrofit, as the Welsh Government invests £655,000 to tackle the shortage of trained professionals in the sector.

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


The UK Government has initiated a significant reform of the national skills training infrastructure with the announcement of a 12-week consultation.

Britain’s growth sectors to get major skills boost from new ‘fast track’ apprenticeships reforms


The UK Government has introduced a set of reforms aimed at accelerating the development and approval of apprenticeships.

13,000 apprenticeship opportunities created by plan to transform school buildings


The UK government has unveiled a comprehensive initiative to equip the next generation of construction workers with essential skills.

Government finalises RAAC removal programme


Definitive timeline for the complete removal of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) from all affected schools and colleges in England.

Construction mental health consultation


The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has launched a mental health in construction consultation.

Flagship Ulster University capital build project procurement opportunity now live


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RAAC removal progress


The government has announced significant progress in its RAAC programme.

Government urged to ringfence higher and degree apprenticeship funding


The University Vocational Awards Council (UVAC) is urging the government to ringfence its planned Growth and Skills Levy funding.