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Apprenticeships – The ‘world’s best career route’ at risk from poor policy and government changes
Despite successive governments having created what apprentices say could be ‘the best career route in the world’ for under-25s, apprentices say this is now at risk. New research shows 98 per cent of engineering apprentices are happy in their jobs
Businesses urged to train more engineers as new qualification puts Wales on the skills map
Wales has introduced a new engineering qualification, developed by Semta – the engineering skills body, to put the country on an equal footing with other countries across Europe. Employers in the sector have been urged to seize the opportunity to
Male champion of women in STEM – Steve Fox CBE, Chief Executive of BAM Nuttall – joins WISE Board
WISE has appointed one of the UK’s most active business leaders for championing women to work in science, technology and engineering (STEM) as non-executive director of its board. Already an active member of WISE who helped develop their Ten Steps to
Jobs for the Girls – initiative launched to help close technical skills gap
A toolkit has been launched to help businesses close the skills gap in the construction, engineering, technology and manufacturing sectors by recruiting women and girls into the sector through apprenticeships. WISE, which campaigns to get more women into
WISE Awards for amazing STEM women – day’s work shadowing prizes with top directors
Do you know a woman in science and engineering who would inspire girls to follow in her steps? Or a man or woman who has done amazing things to encourage women to follow computer science and technical careers? Would you encourage them to enter WISE
Apprenticeship levy funds training for all ages of workforce for first time
Engineering and manufacturing companies of any size could fill skills gaps by using the Government’s new apprenticeship levy, which comes into force on 6 April. For the first time, employees aged 24 and over will attract 90% funding for apprenticeship
Regional expansion for Whitecap Consulting with three new directors and two new offices
Leeds-based Whitecap Consulting has appointed three new equity directors and opened two new offices to increase its regional footprint across the UK. The strategy consultancy, now in its sixth year, works mainly with mid-sized UK businesses with revenues
Successful programme changing girls’ minds about STEM careers to go digital
The WISE campaign and techUK, the industry body representing the tech sector, today (31 January 2017) announced plans for the revolutionary People Like Me resources to go digital. The new online resources will be designed to encourage more schoolgirls
Research reveals what Saudi leaders of the future need for Vision 2030
What skills will Saudi chief executives need over the next 15 years? And what skills will ensure the Kingdom achieves its Vision 2030? A leading international executive research firm has interviewed chairmen and chief executives of prestigious Saudi
Parents urged to use Black Friday to inspire young girls in science and technology
This Black Friday (Friday 25 November) parents are being urged to make the most of online deals to buy fun science gifts for girls aged 4 to 14 and encourage their first steps into careers in science, technology and engineering. Helen Wollaston, chief
