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190,000 additional skilled energy workers needed to hit net zero targets
Recent research reveals a critical skills gap in manufacturing workforce for net zero goals with less than one in 10 workers possessing the skills they need to deliver the government’s net zero pledge by 2050.
How apprenticeships are working to bridge the skills gap
The skills gap is a growing concern across the globe with a massive set of industries in need of workers yet unable to pick up new talent from the workforce that possess the skills they require. The disparity between the skills required by employers in the engineering sector and the skills possessed by the workforce is concerning for several reasons, most critically hindering technological and economic growth, whilst simultaneously straining the ...
Schoolchildren return to Thorpe Park for educational event
The international school group, ACS International Schools has announced that it is returningto Thorpe Park on 15th October forSTEAM2024 after the success of its inaugural event in 2022.
A.R.T. announces collaboration with PCB Design School
Advanced Rework Technology has announced a collaboration with Colchester-based PCB Design School, the independent provider of hands-on training in PCB design delivered by experienced board designers.
International Cyber Expo’s Global Cyber Summit programme
Nineteen Group, organisers of International Cyber Expo, have announced the programme for the 2024 Global Cyber Summit, curated by the Security Awareness Special Interest Group (SASIG) and sponsored by Dataminr, Threatlocker, and e2e-Assure.
Survey shows concerning gap in green skills
A recent survey conducted by the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM), The Environmental Services Association (ESA), Groundwork, and ESS Expo (Environmental Services and Solutions Expo) has disclosed a considerable shortfall in green skills, with 58% of participants expressing concerns over UK businesses' readiness for a sustainable future.
Reskilling for the cyber future with CAPSLOCK
As life rushes ever more towards digital, the demand for skilled cyber security professionals has never been greater.
Women triple AI adoption and are set to match men by 2024
The gender gap in generative AI usage is closing rapidly, fuelled by a significant increase in adoption among women. According to a new report from the Deloitte Centre for Technology, Media, and Telecommunications, the percentage of women using generative AI has tripled year-over-year, from just 11% in 2022 to 33% in 2023.
Dyson Engineers shaping sustainable innovation
In the electronics industry, sustainability, speed, usability, size, and a whole host of other ‘must haves’ in product design are integral – and the engineers designing these products must learn to pivot fast as both technology and needs change.
Leading energy employers push for quicker strides towards gender balance
The latest Annual Report from the Energy Leaders' Coalition (ELC) outlines ambitious goals for gender diversity in the energy sector, though recruitment and progression barriers for women remain.