Tag Archives: skills development

Associated British Ports Strengthens Community Investment by Becoming Founder Patron of Horizon Youth Zone in Grimsby

(IN BRIEF) Associated British Ports has joined Horizon Youth Zone in Grimsby as a Founder Patron, contributing to the charity’s long-term sustainability and enabling it to provide modern facilities, youth programmes, and professional support services to young people across North … Read the full press release

Alstom Strengthens Community Investment in South Africa Through Education Focused Support for Learners in Nigel and Duduza

(IN BRIEF) Alstom has demonstrated its continued investment in education and community development by donating 818 school uniforms to three primary schools in Nigel and Duduza, South Africa. The initiative aims to ease the financial strain on families, promote equality … Read the full press release

Stagecoach Sets New Benchmark for Transport Apprenticeships with Nationwide Growth in Driver Training Across England

(IN BRIEF) Stagecoach is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week by announcing that 2026 will be its most ambitious year yet for vocational training, with plans to bring in up to 100 new driver apprentices every month. The company currently supports 218 … Read the full press release

Transport for London Launches 157 New Apprenticeships Across Engineering, Construction and Data as Part of National Apprenticeship Week

(IN BRIEF) Transport for London has launched 157 new apprenticeships for 2026 across disciplines including engineering, construction site supervision, arboriculture, and data analysis, as part of National Apprenticeship Week. The roles, ranging from Level 2 to Level 6, allow people … Read the full press release

Siemens Establishes First Digital Industries Software Office in Saudi Arabia to Support Vision 2030 and Industrial Digitalization

(IN BRIEF) Siemens has opened its first Siemens Digital Industries Software office in Saudi Arabia, strengthening its commitment to Vision 2030 and the Kingdom’s rapidly growing digital economy. The new local presence will enable faster customer support, closer collaboration, and … Read the full press release

Amey and The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Launch Step Ahead Pathway to Support Youth Rehabilitation and Employment in UK Prisons

(IN BRIEF) Amey has launched the Step Ahead Pathway, a new youth rehabilitation programme developed with The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, to support young people in prison across England and Wales in preparing for employment on release. Piloted at HMP … Read the full press release

Societe Generale Unveils Workforce and Organizational Transformation Plan Aligned with Long-Term Strategy

  (IN BRIEF) Societe Generale has submitted a project for organizational simplification in France as part of its strategic roadmap focused on sustainable performance, efficiency, and workforce development. The initiative follows extensive employee collaboration and aims to streamline structures, increase … Read the full press release

Co-op Strengthens National Skills Pipeline with Major Investment to Support Underrepresented Apprentices and Boost Social Mobility

(IN BRIEF) Co-op has strengthened its national apprenticeship support by announcing a £70 million investment in its Levy Share service on 21 November 2025, aimed at creating 7,000 matched apprenticeships by 2030. This expanded commitment comes at a time when … Read the full press release

EIF and ALTUM expand financing partnership to deliver €66 million in accessible study loans for Latvian students

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund and ALTUM have launched a new cooperation supported by the EU’s InvestEU programme to improve access to study loans for students in Latvia. The agreement will make up to €66 million available between 2026 … Read the full press release

BASF Champions Sustainability with Glasurit 100 Line at WorldSkills Lyon as Japan’s Yuto Hoshino Wins Gold

(IN BRIEF) BASF’s Glasurit 100 Line took centre stage at the 47th WorldSkills Competition in Lyon, where the company, as the exclusive global industry partner for the Car Painting skill, supported 23 finalists with premium automotive refinish products and expert … Read the full press release

Bouygues UK to Build Barry Waterfront Campus and Advanced Technology Centre for Cardiff and Vale College

(IN BRIEF) Cardiff and Vale College (CAVC) has awarded Bouygues UK the contract to build the Barry Waterfront Campus and the Advanced Technology Centre in South Wales, under the Mutual Investment Model (MIM). Worth £119 million, the project will provide … Read the full press release

Thales Accelerates Global Expansion: 8,000 New Jobs and Next-Gen Learning Initiatives to Power Future Growth

(IN BRIEF) In 2025, Thales will recruit 8,000 new employees globally to support its rapid expansion in Defence, Aerospace, and Cyber & Digital sectors. Approximately 40% of the hires will be in engineering roles, with 25% in industrial roles, while … Read the full press release

EIB Grants €2M for Digital Transformation in Montenegro’s Schools

(IN BRIEF) The EIB, through its Economic Resilience Initiative Fund, has granted €2 million to purchase digital equipment for schools under the Montenegro Education Programme. This funding, part of a broader €29 million investment by EIB Global in Montenegrin education, … Read the full press release

BGFA’s Training Programme in Uganda Advances Skills, Gender Inclusion, and Off-Grid Energy Access

(IN BRIEF) The Beyond the Grid Fund for Africa (BGFA) has successfully completed its Job Creation and Skills Development sub-programme in Uganda, providing over 300 participants with training to enhance technical and business skills within the off-grid energy sector. This … Read the full press release

CBI Wales Urges Collaboration in Redesigning Apprenticeship System to Meet Emerging Skills Demands

(IN BRIEF) CBI Wales has called for businesses to play a central role in co-designing Wales’ devolved apprenticeships program to better equip employees with the skills necessary for sectors like AI, green growth, and advanced manufacturing. Their new briefing paper … Read the full press release

BASF Showcases Sustainable Innovation at WorldSkills Lyon 2024, Honors Top Car Painters

(IN BRIEF) At the WorldSkills Lyon 2024 competition, BASF Coatings highlighted its commitment to sustainability and talent development in the automotive sector. Using BASF’s eco-friendly Glasurit 100 Line, Yuto Hoshino from Japan won the gold medal in the Car Painting … Read the full press release