Multiskills

A leading Yorkshire business representative has said that vocational training in schools, in areas such as woodwork, metalwork and domestic science, are vital and must be supported.

The schism between available jobs and a dearth of appropriate skills must be remedied by government actions, a City and Guilds executive has claimed.

CITB-ConstructionSkills has released a three-year plan to ensure that UK construction workers have the necessary training to fulfil industry demand.

Construction contractors in the North East are being sought after for domestic improvement and construction work by Wates Living Space.

With the online self-assessment tax deadline looming, how can HMRC’s Construction Industry Scheme help working tradesmen and women?

The rise in major flooding events in the UK is providing opportunities for tradesmen and women with specific skills.

Research carried out by City & Guilds has shown that small business owners – such as independent construction professionals – are still the chosen role models of modern youngsters.

The UK’s skilled construction workers now have the emigration option on the their hands, after Canada launched a new residency scheme for construction professionals.

Historic Scotland has issued a rallying call for more tradesmen and women to train in the historic construction techniques that are needed to maintain the country’s historic buildings.

Looking for a new career in 2013? Training for a trade could be for you.

Leading maintenance provider Kier Sheffield has celebrated 74 of its workers gaining industry qualifications in disciplines including plumbing, plastering, joinery and electrical installation.

Getting a trade could be good for your love life.