The Skills Centre

It can be really daunting to take the first step towards a completely new career, but having strong support from the team around you can make all the difference in the world. Here, The Skills Centre apprentices Deandre and Alex share their experiences of learning on-site with O'Halloran & O'Brien and the fantastic support they received from their trainers in Birmingham. We have construction training centres across London and the Midlands, so if you are considering a new career but you’re not sure exactly where to start, there are lots of opportunities with leading #construction partners available right now. Get in touch with our team today at https://lnkd.in/d3zn8Sch. #constructiontraining #jobsinconstruction #constructionindustry #womeninconstruction

🚨 Calling all Roof and Wall Sheeters and Cladders 🚨 If you work in the Roof and Wall Sheeting and Cladding sector, we have one important question for you: What are the Competence requirements a Roof and Wall Sheeter and Cladder should have in your trade? CITB will be working in collaboration with industry experts to develop a Competence Framework, which identifies the training and qualification landscape and define the Skills, Knowledge, Experience & Behaviours required for a Roof and Wall Sheeter and Cladder. 🗣️ Submit feedback and/or join working groups to shape the future of competence in the industry: https://bit.ly/4l4DuCX #ConstructionIndustry #CompetenceFramework #IndustryStandards #CITB --- 🚨 Yn galw pob Gosodwr Toeau a Waliau a Chladwyr 🚨 Os ydych chi'n gweithio yn y sector Gosod Toeau a Waliau a Chladin, mae gennym ni un cwestiwn pwysig i chi: Beth yw'r gofynion Cymhwysedd y dylai Gosodwr Toeau a Waliau a Chladwyr eu cael yn eich crefft? Bydd CITB yn gweithio mewn cydweithrediad ag arbenigwyr yn y diwydiant i ddatblygu Fframwaith Cymhwysedd, sy'n nodi'r dirwedd hyfforddi a chymwysterau ac yn diffinio'r Sgiliau, Gwybodaeth, Profiad ac Ymddygiadau sy'n ofynnol ar gyfer Gosodwr Toeau a Waliau a Chladwyr. 🗣️ Cyflwynwch adborth a/neu ymunwch â gweithgorau i lunio dyfodol cymhwysedd yn y diwydiant: https://bit.ly/3zLbP8o #DiwydiantAdeiladu #FframwaithCymhwysedd #SafonauDiwydiant

🚧 Attention Construction Employers: FREE Work Based Mentor Training Available! Are you ready to support your mentors and help apprentices thrive? We’re offering FREE Work-Based Mentor training, fully funded by CITB and open to all CITB registered construction employers (micro, small, medium, and large)! Why get involved? Strengthen your mentoring capability. Learn how to guide and support apprentices with confidence Gain practical tools, resources, and a certificate of attendance What’s included: ✔️ 3-hour interactive session (online or face-to-face) ✔️ Delivered by a CITB Adviser or approved provider ✔️ Mentoring guide and post-course resources Interested or want to book a FREE place? ✅ Comment below, message me, or contact us directly: 📞 0300 4566431 📧 newentrant.team@citb.co.uk Don’t miss this opportunity to empower your mentors and support the future of construction!

🏗️ Ask the Apprentice! Ever wondered what it’s really like to be an apprentice? We caught up with Jordan Ogunyemi, a Morrisroe formwork apprentice, about his experience so far. How are you finding your apprenticeship? 💬 “I love it! It's challenging but interesting - I learn something new every day and practice as much as possible.” What’s been the most challenging part, and how have you overcome it? 💬 “Not having a hoist at work. It's a lot of walking every day, and I get a minimum of 35,000 steps each day." What advice would you give someone thinking about a career in construction? 💬 “It takes a lot of determination and focus to pick up skills. Make sure to ask questions.” If you’re interested in applying for an apprenticeship or learning more about the options available, visit: https://lnkd.in/gd3kvXZ Have your own questions for our apprentices? Share them in the comments below! #apprenticeships #constructioncareers #theskillscentre #asktheapprentice

🎉🎉🎉 exciting news for our partnership with Places for London!

Beena Nana, Finishes and Interiors Sector Head of Skills and Training, provides insight into The Skills Centre Bootcamps, specifically the Drylining programme and we share the thoughts from a tutor and candidates who strongly believe the programme equips learners with the skills and confidence needed to launch successful careers. Read more insights into the Skills Centre Bootcamps: https://lnkd.in/eeeyi76S

We’re hiring! We're looking for a Digital Marketing Manager to join our team on a maternity cover contract (6 to 12 months) in Cardiff. This role has a specific focus on digital marketing – we need someone confident leading digital projects and campaigns, but also happy to support across broader marketing activity when needed. The construction skills gap continues to grow, so this is a great opportunity to join a thriving organisation and help bring real job opportunities to people in our local communities. You can find out more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/evYJjnSD Happy to answer any questions! #marketingjobs #cardiffjobs #cardiffmarketing The Skills Centre

We have recently conducted quarterly reviews with our steel fixing apprentices from CEMC, who are currently studying Level 2 standard steel fixing qualification at The Skills Centre in London. The reviews are a transparent and adjoined interaction between our apprentices, the Skills Centre and Senior Production Leader Daniel Fricker and the workforce function. The review process was a chance for all parties to discuss progress, performance and objectives moving forward into the new term. We are very pleased to report that the reviews were exceptional, very positive and very personable. We would like to thank Daniel Fricker and his team, the structure Daniel and his team have implemented from onboarding through to production is one of the reason the apprentices gave such positivity reviews of their experiences at CEMC. “loving coming to work “ “being part of the best team ever” “thanks for giving me an opportunity I didn’t think I deserved”. Daniel led the process with a blended approach to his selection ensuring that some of his existing workforce were given a new opportunity to develop their skills and learn a new trade, which would allow them to grow within the business, as well as securing two new apprentices from within the local community. Daniel’s team have offered full support and mentorship to the apprentices aiding them on their learning journey.   The feedback from the Skills Centre on our apprentices was very positive and we would like to thank the apprentices for their professionalism and their enthusiasm. We would also like to thank Terence Crowe for his expertise and commitment to our apprentices. Keep up the fantastic work Alfie Kay, Luke Parker, Ethan Warner, Warren Weeks and Mateusz Zajder. Explore Manufacturing - part of Laing O'Rourke The Skills Centre James Langley Michael O Sullivan Daniel Fricker Terence Crowe

Educational Engagement Spotlight: Inspiring the Next Generation 👷💡 🙌 This month, we delivered our Building Future Skills programme at Palestra House in partnership with Places for London (Transport for London’s property company), as part of their Educational Engagement Programme. Over three days, 31 young people took part in activities designed to develop their employability skills and introduce them to careers in the built environment sector. 🔹 Day 1 included a site tour of 10 King William Street — an over-station development at Bank (a joint venture between Helical plc and Places for London) — followed by a networking session with professionals from roles such as Associate Director, Construction Skills Manager, and Head of Sustainability. 🔹 Day 2 featured an Apprentice Q&A, giving participants a chance to hear directly from current apprentices. They then worked in teams on a project brief to create a tender for an over-station development, taking on roles like Architect, Structural Engineer, Quantity Surveyor, and Project Manager. 🔹 Day 3 concluded with mock interviews and final project presentations to a panel of judges from Grainger PLC, The Skills Centre, and Transport for London. A huge thank you to Places for London and their joint development partners – Barratt London, The Earls Court Development Company, Fastned, Grainger PLC, and Helical plc – for their collaboration and continued support, which are vital to the success of our Educational Engagement Programme. With special thanks also to McLaren Construction Group and The Skills Centre for generously volunteering your time and expertise. Your support was instrumental in inspiring young people to pursue careers in the built environment sector! #BuildingFutureSkills #EducationalEngagementProgramme #CareersInConstruction

We’re excited to share that this week the latest cohort of trainees at The Skills Centre Centre in Canada Water began their SFS training for the first time. With details, drawings, and calculations provided by Seán O' Connor, and materials including Stanta SFS and DensGlass Board, the trainees were able to get hands-on experience from the outset. It was a pleasure meeting the group and having the chance to talk about the work we do at Stanta UK. I also supported Carl with the morning briefing, emphasising the importance of health and safety, starting with properly reading risk assessments and method statements before beginning any task. The session soon turned into an engaging Q&A, with some excellent questions and an opportunity to share wider site experience with trainees keen to start their careers in construction. This collaboration follows our participation in a mock interview day at The Skills Centre back in April, organised by Dovile Catterick. As a result, we hired one of the trainees, who has since made great progress with our team at Aylesbury Estate. We highly recommend reaching out to Matt Strutt at The Skills Centre for details on upcoming interview days and other opportunities to support their fantastic work in preparing skilled labour for the industry.