We are seeking feedback on the draft Process Engineer occupational standard.
Kate Hutchins
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, today delivered the government’s Spring Statement. The government is also expected to announce the outcome of the Spending Review in June. This will give an overview of each government department’s day-to-day spending  to 2028/29, and capital expenditure until 2029/30.
Demand for higher level apprenticeships grew significantly across the science sector over a five-year period – to almost one-fifth of starts – demonstrating how employers value using them to upskill their workforce.
There are a number of important development on the horizon for the year ahead and science employers should be aware of them and their implications …
It’s widely acknowledged across industries and sectors that companies must innovate or risk being overtaken by their competitors. No single employer, from the smallest start-ups to the global giants, has enough internal research and development to secure their future. Instead, we all need to collaborate to survive.
The Science Industry Partnership (SIP) has welcomed the Government’s outcome of the rapid review of post-16 qualifications and the decisions to expand the time period during which existing qualifications in engineering, manufacturing, and health and science will be funded.
The Science Industry Partnership (SIP) reached a significant milestone last week when it trained its 1000th Ambassador.
Since the general election, the new government has begun setting out its plan to establish the UK as a clean energy superpower.
Cogent Skills – the skills leader for the UK science and technology sector – has appointed David Vineall as its new Chair, succeeding Joanna Woolf, who is retiring after serving as Chair for the past four years and as Chief Executive for 17 years prior to that.
Cogent Skills – the skills leader for the UK science and technology sectors – has appointed Alex Henderson as Head of Commercial of its Apprenticeships business.
The Science Industry Ambassador of the Year Awards celebrate the brilliant work being done across the industry to inspire young people in their studies and future career aspirations.
The Autumn Budget underlined the Government’s commitment to addressing skills challenges, with a much-needed £300 million for further education in England alongside reaffirming the important role Skills England will play in increasing skills to help deliver economic growth.
