Women in trade: construction is hungry for new talent
When asked what an average skilled trades worker looks like, many will automatically picture the stereotypical tradesman. But this comes as no surprise because despite the growing interest, women continue to be outnumbered across the UK construction sector while the industry faces a growing skills gap. According to the latest ONS figures, of the 2.1 […]
Screwfix pushes forward apprenticeship agenda
Screwfix is driving forward with its apprenticeship agenda as the UK celebrates National Apprenticeship Week. Whether it’s customers or colleagues, Screwfix says that people are at the heart of its culture, and that it champions the progression of its colleagues through its Trade Up programmes. The Trade Up programmes are retail apprenticeship programmes, aimed at […]
