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A great time to address the training and skills gap

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Glass bottles being produced

As the professional body for the industry, for decades we have looked to support and grow glass manufacturing in the UK. To do so we have had to identify the threats to the industry. Working with established research providers such …

It’s good to share – insights from the Skills Show

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Photo showing the UKCES closing presentation at the Skills Show

Partnership. It’s the new buzzword. But what does it actually mean? The concept is simple; shared ownership brings shared benefits. For employers this means collaborating with other businesses in their supply chains, colleges, universities or even training providers to develop …

What can employers and employees do about youth unemployment?

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Helping yound people into the vacancies that do exist

What can employers and employees do about youth unemployment? The latest unemployment figures published in October showed a welcome fall in the number of people out of work, with youth unemployment retreating below the 1 million mark, falling by 62,000. …

Northern Ireland’s employers called to action

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Graphic showing NI

Last month the UK Commission’s Chairman, Charlie Mayfield, joined me to call upon Northern Ireland’s employers to take control of the skills agenda. Like elsewhere in the UK, Northern Ireland is facing significant skills “potholes” that employers, if given the …