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Proskills supports Low Carbon Construction Action Plan(19/08/2011)
The new Low Carbon Construction Action Plan details the Government’s response to the recommendations made by the Innovation and Growth Team. The plan recognises the importance of skills to the future of the construction sector, especially in adapting to the low carbon agenda, and states that including the manufacturing supply chain in future plans will be vital. Business Minister Mark Prisk said: “Through this joint Government and industry... [more]
DigIT to BuildIT is an ideal opportunity for building materials companies to increase their visibility with schools and young people(15/02/2011)
Proskills, the Sector Skills Council for the process and manufacturing sector, has launched four ‘Schools into Industry Programmes’ (SIIP). DigIT! to BuildIT! was launched at the Bretby Conference Centre with the aim to attract young people into the exciting industries of Extractives, and Building Products. Local schools, companies and industry leaders attended the event that introduced Proskills newest SIIP, giving local employers the chance ... [more]
Investing in skills training can save construction businesses money(19/10/2009)
According to recent research undertaken by Proskills in the building products industry, investing in skills training can save businesses money and is an important strategy for dealing with the recession. Over three quarters of employers in the industry say they have been affected by the recession, reporting that customers are spending and ordering less and that demand for products has reduced. The results also suggest that over the next three... [more]
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