Education & Training

Right to work: where should the responsibility lie?


Clarifying a worker’s right to work in the UK is a thorny issue, we look at whether the industry is taking its responsibilities seriously.

Evidence proves apprenticeships work


A leading training provider is urging more firms to make a commitment to apprenticeships, citing its own experience as proof that they work.

Ten myths about apprenticeships


Here, Sue Husband, Director of the National Apprenticeship Service busts the top ten common myths.

Skills Development Scotland encourages employers to diversify


Businesses might be falling short of their full potential by not diversifying their workforce.

Closing the industry age gap is vital for hiring in the future


Attracting a younger generation to the tool, plant and equipment hire sector is set to be a bigger challenge to businesses than Brexit.

Construction apprentices quids in


Construction apprentices will earn more than uni students, new FMB research reveals.

How apprenticeships work


Director of the National Apprenticeship Service explains how apprenticeships are helping more people to progress in work and life.

Apprenticeship slump shows need for reform, says FMB


Apprenticeships decreased by a third in November compared to the same period the year previous.

UK Rail Research and Innovation Network


The UK Rail Research and Innovation Network (UKRRIN) has been launched, a ground breaking partnership of industry and education.

UKIS 2018: Moving a nation


The UK is a nation on the move, new roads, bridges, tunnels and public transport infrastructure, visit the Moving Zone at UKIS 2018.