The Institute of Quarrying

In last month's President's Column, IQ President, Ben Williams, emphasised the Institute’s commitment to sustainability in 2025. This includes efforts to align with UN sustainable development goals, provide new environmental guidance, support innovation through the Emerald Challenge, and equip members with training and resources to drive a more sustainable future. https://lnkd.in/ebeiszU8 Ben Williams | James Thorne | The QMJ Group | Quarrying, Construction, Recycling & Dimensional Stone Events & Publications

A great day out for our latest Diploma in Surface Mining Explosives Engineering learners, who participated in a guided tour of the Tarmac Tunstead site. The tour featured a special demonstration of non-electric blasts, showcasing two blasts in one event. Thank you to Tarmac for arranging and taking the time out to provide this experience. To find out more about the Diploma and to join one of the next cohorts, visit: https://lnkd.in/eGqD7xek Frederico Almeida | Julian Smallshaw | James Thorne | Chris Rowan

Another successful cohort of learners for IQ's Mineral Planning for Mineral Planners. To find out more about the course which includes a tutorial day led by Chris, please visit https://lnkd.in/gQc9h9eN

George Howell, Cemex with become a qualified Electrical Installer at the end of his apprenticeship, gaining experience on-site and access to other new skills. George is also able to use his knowledge gained in his job to support his studies. To hear his story, https://lnkd.in/epv_bbSU #NAW2025

Maisie Millard, Associate, and Megan May, Assistant Surveyor Apprentice, both currently working at Newmark UK, joined the property consultancy via apprenticeships. Whilst Maisie chose a four year, level 6 apprenticeship, rather than go to university, Megan joined Newmark via a level 7 apprenticeship after graduating from university and is now taking her masters as part of her apprenticeship. To read about their career journeys so far and why they believe apprenticeships have been so valuable in providing opportunity and shaping their careers, visit https://lnkd.in/eWNdBiWi Maisie Millard Megan M. Newmark UK RICS University College of Estate Management #NAW2025

Guiding others into careers within the mineral products sector, Ceri Travers, Early Careers Manager, Breedon Group plc, explains about their apprenticeship recruitment policy and the encouragement and support given to young people to apply. https://lnkd.in/egM6p8c9 #NAW2025 #skillsforlife #earlycareers

Join us at the UK Concrete Show at the NEC Arena in Birmingham. We will be exhibiting at stand C65 where you can find out more about our training opportunities and membership services. The QMJ Group | Quarrying, Construction, Recycling & Dimensional Stone Events & Publications | The UK Concrete Show #concreteshow #Construction #Event

Apprenticeships can offer the opportunity to both work and to continue your higher education within the mineral products sector. Earn as you learn, by taking a relevant undergraduate and post graduate degree alongside your work, with education costs covered by your employer. It's the best of both worlds where you can use your experience to inform your studies. Apprenticeships provide #skillsforlife and the confidence to boost your career from day one. Too see some of the latest apprenticeship opportunities within the sector, https://lnkd.in/ebens2BC If you're an employer in the sector, The University of Derby Centre For Mineral Products is one of the sector specific higher education providers, https://lnkd.in/emhZQSfu for professional development. #NAW2025 University of Derby

Watch two apprentices and an Early Careers Manager from the Mineral products sector broadcast live to schools on Careers Live today at 10.30am. Ceri Travers, Early Careers Manager at Breedon Group plc, plus apprentices Natasha Malloy, Heidelberg Materials UK and George Howell, Cemex will talk about their experiences and career pathways into the sector. Also Hannah Higley, Future Careers Manager, Minerals Matter will explain the work being done to introduce the sector to young people. Register now to watch the broadcast - https://lnkd.in/e54X4uh2 #NAW2025 #careerslive Breedon Group plc Heidelberg Materials UK Cemex

Two apprentices and an Early Careers Manager from the Mineral products sector will be broadcasting live to schools on Careers Live tomorrow at 10.30am. Ceri Travers, Early Careers Manager at Breedon Group plc, plus apprentices Natasha Malloy, Heidelberg Materials UK and George Howell, Cemex will talk about their experiences and career pathways into the sector. Also Hannah Higley, Future Careers Manager, Minerals Matter will explain the work being done to introduce the sector to young people. Register now to watch the broadcast - https://lnkd.in/e54X4uh2 #NAW2025 #careerslive