June 2013

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  1. VQ Day recognises all forms of practical and vocational learning

    VQ Day recognises all forms of practical and vocational learning

    The value of vocational and practical learning was celebrated earlier this month with the sixth annual VQ Day and awards ceremony.

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  2. CITB creates Career Progression Tool

    CITB creates Career Progression Tool

    Sector skills council creates online tool for construction industry staff and new starters.

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  3. Property entrepreneur calls for trades training

    Property entrepreneur calls for trades training

    Property entrepreneur says trades training will tackle long-term unemployment and deal with skills shortages in construction.

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  4. Report calls for end to gender disparity in construction apprenticeships

    Report calls for end to gender disparity in construction apprenticeships

    A new report has called for the government to take action to increase the number of female apprentices in the construction sector, and other sectors where they are under-represented.

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  5. Johnstone's products achieve new recognition and accolades

    Johnstone's products achieve new recognition and accolades

    Three product lines by trade paint and coatings manufacturer, Johnstone’s, have achieved acclaimed industry recognitions.

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  6. Advancing technology raising demand for domestic renewables skills

    Advancing technology raising demand for domestic renewables skills

    Kensa Engineering’s Shoebox Heat Pump is expected to drive up demand for renewable energy installation skills, after winning a prominent industry award.

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  7. Cheshire community barn highlights demand for heritage skills

    Cheshire community barn highlights demand for heritage skills

    The construction of a new community barn in Aldford, Cheshire has made use of the heritage construction skills of the local construction workforce.

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  8. New plans to deal with rogue tradesmen

    New plans to deal with rogue tradesmen

    Plans to simplify consumer rights could benefit well-trained tradesmen.

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  9. Boost for trades training prospects as construction returns to growth

    Boost for trades training prospects as construction returns to growth

    Demand for construction staff grows after a period of contraction.

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  10. Young bricklayer now honing award-winning stone masonry skills

    Young bricklayer now honing award-winning stone masonry skills

    A young bricklayer is picking up more skills – and awards – by training as a master stonemason.

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  11. Construction apprenticeship figures give cause for concern

    Construction apprenticeship figures give cause for concern

    Calls have been made to address the structure and subjects of construction apprenticeships, after figures showed that the number being offered has fallen significantly.

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  12. Tradesmen called on to fix botched DIY

    Tradesmen called on to fix botched DIY

    Botched DIY creates work for tradespeople

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