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From Lab Apprentice to Expert: Joe Thomas’ Journey in Applied Chemical Science at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Industry leaders launch major new skills study for COMAH sites
A group of leading experts has launched a major study into managing process safety in high-hazard industrial sites. Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) regulated …
Skilled Apprentices Seeking New Employers: Your New Talent Opportunity
Unlock a unique hiring opportunity with skilled apprentices trained by the world-leading company Pfizer. These apprentices, with a variety of training and experience, are seeking …
Nearly half of all high hazard sites have engaged with process safety management competence programme
Half of all British onshore high hazard sites have engaged in process safety training designed to reduce the risk of catastrophic incidents, new figures have …
Influential green skills expert joins Cogent Skills
Green skills expert Jude Knight has joined Cogent Skills as the organisation’s new Low Carbon Strategic Skills Lead, bringing her experience to help the organisation drive forward the green skills agenda.
Future Skills for the Chemicals Industry
The UK chemicals sector is a key enabler for achieving Net-Zero. The sector provides many of the
technologies needed to transition
to a low carbon economy, and our highlyskilled, technically advanced workforce can play a leading role in the charge for industrial decarbonisation.
New figures show apprenticeships on the rise
Apprenticeship starts across UK employers rose by seven per cent in the first quarter of 2023/24, according to new in-year government figures. In August, September …
Cogent Skills celebrates National Apprenticeship Week 2024
This year’s National Apprenticeship Week will take place from February 5 to 11. Organised by the Department of Education, National Apprenticeship Week celebrates the huge …
Regulatory inspection – what to expect and how to prepare
Adequately preparing for regulatory inspection is key to minimising the potential for a poor result.
Important new apprenticeship and standard approved
A new apprenticeship for Process Industry Manufacturing Technicians and an updated standard for Science Manufacturing Technicians have been approved, following extensive development and design work by a trailblazer group of industry professionals and facilitated by Cogent Skills.
End of Year Reflections by Steve Smith, Managing Director of SIAS
End of Year Reflections by Steve Smith, Managing Director of SIAS.
UK life sciences stepping up efforts to increase equality, diversity and inclusion
New report celebrates success and identifies opportunities for further progress.
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