“Fragmented” national skills system risks leaving millions of people behind by 2030
SIX million people in England are at risk of being without a job or in work they are over-qualified for
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Housing company applauds joinery firm’s commitment to skills and employment
A Doncaster joinery business has been honoured for its efforts to tackle the construction skills gap by providing local employment
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Retirement brings more time to walk the dog for Oldham landlord’s long-serving tradesman
AFTER 45 years on the job, painter and decorator Paddy Hetherington has finally downed tools for a well-earned retirement and
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Starter for dozen: Young people embark on new career with Doncaster’s St Leger Homes
A dozen young people in Doncaster are starting out their careers as they begin apprenticeships and student placements with St
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Work experience opens door to ENGIE jobs for Hartlepool College students
TWO Hartlepool College students who went on work experience with energy and regeneration business ENGIE are now working full time
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Gentoo gets the Gold as an investor in people
A Sunderland housing association has gained a gold star for its people management skills. Gentoo Group scored the gold standard
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Culture of longevity: Seddon celebrates four decades of staff service
BOLTON-based construction company, Seddon is celebrating the staying power of 18 members of staff who have hit milestones ranging from
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Magenta Living gears up for development with home grown project teams
A North West housing provider is not only investing in building more homes, it’s also putting money into growing its
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High rents are destroying young people’s incentive to move for better paying jobs, says report
YOUNG people are becoming less likely to move around the country to take better paying jobs because high rents are
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Construction employers can protect their staff’s mental wellbeing
Stigma around mental health still discourages people from speaking up, but by offering a more supportive environment, construction employers can
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Thirteen raises the stakes with offer to invest £1bn in homes and services
A North East housing association has announced plans to invest over £1 billion in homes and neighbourhoods over the next
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Salix Homes joins public-private partnership to fund Salford apprenticeships
A Salford housing association has signed up to a city-wide partnership that will help fund apprenticeships for local people. The
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Expansion of repairs division sees Bernicia create 31 new jobs in County Durham
A North East housing association is expanding its in-house repairs and maintenance division southwards, creating a further 31 jobs for
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Work experience day aims to give Sunderland youngsters an insight into construction
GENTOO will be showing off its maintenance depot to young people considering a career in construction next week. The housing
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Stockport Homes leaps ahead in Sunday Times Top 100 – winning triple accolade
STOCKPORT Homes Group has leapt up the rankings in the Sunday Times Top 100 list for 2019, landing as third
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