Blog by Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) Chief Executive Andrew Hockey As we approach the halfway point of our three-year Leading Industry Learning Strategy 2023-25, it feels like a good time to take stock and revisit its objectives. Back in September 2022, we pledged more than £87m over [...]
Almost 50 people, including many who have been long-term unemployed, have taken the first steps to securing a job in the engineering construction industry after beginning Trainee Maintenance Operative (TMO) Work Ready Programmes. Three cohorts started in the last two weeks in Hampshire, Pembrokeshire and Teesside and will gain [...]
A group of 12 people from Cumbria, including those who have been long-term unemployed, have taken the first steps to securing a job in the engineering construction industry as they began a Trainee Maintenance Operative Work Ready Programme. The cohort, aged 19+, will gain recognised skills and accredited qualifications [...]
A pilot employment programme, designed to tackle industry skills shortages and support individuals into employment in Pembrokeshire, has been hailed as a great success. Work Ready is a collaborative and co-funded programme delivered by the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB), local employers, the Department for Work and Pensions [...]
