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Are you interested in joining Westminster to support our level 7 apprentices to succeed and bring in the changes coming in the planning sector? Then please consider becoming a skills coach working between the course leadership, students and employers. And a question for everyone in planning. How do we make planning cool again so that an UG course is viable to run in the U.K. few 17 year olds think of planning as an interesting career option. And yet planners continue to have the greatest impact on our built and natural environments. If we are to bring in true regenerative practice globally, we need school kids to want to become planners. #makeplanningcoolagain RTPI Young Planners Cymru RTPI RTPI International

Are you an apprentice or trainee in the construction industry? Or do you know someone who is?   As part of her honours dissertation, Jeannine Hansen, Case Manager/Field Officer at MATES SA, is conducting a research study on the positive aspects of mental well-being in construction apprentices. Your participation could provide valuable insights into this important topic.   The anonymous survey will take only 10-15 minutes to complete. You are also welcome to share it with other apprentices. As a gesture of appreciation, you can enter a draw to win a $50 Bunnings voucher. After the draw, all email addresses will be deleted.   Please click the link below to contribute to this meaningful research: https://lnkd.in/gYQ8XDDR #ConstructionIndustry #Apprentices #MentalWellbeing #ResearchStudy #CSU #MentalHealth #SurveyParticipation

🤔 Why is there a 47% drop out rate for Construction Apprentices?.. and what can every sector learn from these stats? FE Soundbite Edition 761 🔎 This is the weekly e-journal from FE News, more on #inclusion & #Diversity, #Student welfare, #SkillsPolicy impacts for employers, #Tertiary and cross sector collaboration, #Apprenticeships...and more 👷♂️ In my reflective perspective, I take a deeper look and think around the research from NOCN Group and the BACH British Association of Construction Heads highlighting a 47% drop out rate for Construction Apprentices. 🏗I have a deeper think around ther data (Construction is a massive skills and growth area for this Gov... and the last... so what does this mean for hitting these targets and what can we learn for other sectors and competencies)? ✍ We have fantastic exclusive thought leadership articles from: 🌈 Dame Ann Limb DBE DL and Dr Katerina Kolyva FRSA on inclusive leadership practices 🏢 Jonathan Bourne on the new Gov #Skills agenda and what does this mean for employers? 🏛 Stephanie Conville on student welfare 🤝 Gary Fisher on cross sector collaboration in Tertiary Education ... and so much more! Check out FE Soundbite below, edition 761, ISSN 2732-4095: https://lnkd.in/eQmMgb92 #FESoundbite #ejournal #newsletter #ApprenticesDropOut #Data #fenews

So often we are told that the traditional route of a four-year degree is the ONLY option if we want to switch careers. But for those who feel that college may not be the best fit, there are plenty of alternatives to college that take less time, earn more money, and can be just as fulfilling. Here are the top five alternatives to college for those looking to switch careers or those just getting started. 👇🏼 https://lnkd.in/exPihzqc #sleepconsultantcertification #babysleepconsultant #sleepconsultant

🤔 Why is there a 47% drop out rate for Construction Apprentices?.. and what can every sector learn from these stats? FE Soundbite Edition 761 🔎 This is the weekly e-journal from FE News, more on #inclusion & #Diversity, #Student welfare, #SkillsPolicy impacts for employers, #Tertiary and cross sector collaboration, #Apprenticeships...and more 👷♂️ In my reflective perspective, I take a deeper look and think around the research from NOCN Group and the BACH British Association of Construction Heads highlighting a 47% drop out rate for Construction Apprentices. 🏗I have a deeper think around ther data (Construction is a massive skills and growth area for this Gov... and the last... so what does this mean for hitting these targets and what can we learn for other sectors and competencies)? ✍ We have fantastic exclusive thought leadership articles from: 🌈 Dame Ann Limb DBE DL and Dr Katerina Kolyva FRSA on inclusive leadership practices 🏢 Jonathan Bourne on the new Gov #Skills agenda and what does this mean for employers? 🏛 Stephanie Conville on student welfare 🤝 Gary Fisher on cross sector collaboration in Tertiary Education ... and so much more! Check out FE Soundbite below, edition 761, ISSN 2732-4095: https://lnkd.in/eBXNXZDi #FESoundbite #ejournal #newsletter #ApprenticesDropOut #Data #fenews

 Empowering NYC Students with Future-Ready Skills New York City is investing in the future of 15,000 high school students through the expanded FutureReadyNYC program. With new pathways in HVAC and building decarbonization, students are gaining hands-on experience and earning while they learn. Programs like this are more than education—they’re a lifeline for students uncertain about their futures. Imagine graduating high school with job-ready skills, apprenticeships, and college credits. This initiative is opening doors to high-demand careers in sustainable industries, transforming fear of "what's next" into confidence and opportunity. https://lnkd.in/eiBcDHrY

FutureReadyNYC career education program adds HVAC, building decarbonization By Brian Martucci Some 135 high schools would gain work-based learning and apprenticeship opportunities under the New York City initiative. Young people are increasingly interested in careers in skilled trades like HVAC, according to a Thumbtack study released in September. The study of 1,000 Generation Z individuals, or people born between 1997 and 2012, and 1,000 parents of Gen Z members found 55% of Gen Z respondents are considering skilled trades jobs, up from 43% in 2023. The study also found that 93% of Gen Z individuals and 80% of Gen Z parents believed learning a skilled trade can be a better route to economic security than attending college. https://hubs.li/Q030B2Kk0

Really interesting report from Strada Education Foundation on post #highered opportunity, by state! 📊 Pleasantly surprised to read that a majority of colleges have good *college-to-career data and systems* (but only a few have enhanced wage records to predict post grad outcomes) 👎 Disappointed that only 1/4 students at two-year schools and 1/5 at four-year schools get *education-to-career coaching.* We leave students' coursework, clubs, and careers disconnected at our peril! 💵 Intrigued by their approach to measuring *affordability* -- hours per week at state median wage to cover net cost of attendance. CA and WA most affordable with AL, LI, GA, MT, ND, NH, OH, and PA are least affordable 🏢 Good to see that about half completed an *internship* but wondering about how this is defined since this is 41% according to Gallup (who also showed students who complete them are 1.8x more likely to be engaged at work post grad and 1.5x more likely to think their education was worth the cost). 🚩 Gut punch on *employer alignment* though: No states met Strada's criteria for doing an exemplary job of aligning supply of grads and programs with employer and career demand. Check out the report in the comments - worth a read! #highereducation #highered #studentsuccess #career #employment

When you are 18 years old you have to answer one of the biggest questions you will ever be asked.. What do you want to do with your life? A large percentage of your life in spent in the workplace and Only 1 in 5 young people Are positive about their future prospects This is a problem A problem that needs to be addressed A large amount of this demographic Are unsure what careers they'd like to get into As there is no way of knowing if you like something.. Until you've tried it To help bridge this gap Xducate has been formed To give aspiring apprentices/professionals Access to current apprentices In careers from Real estate, Finance, Marketing and Construction So they can learn more about these careers Before they answer that daunting question And this is just the beginning.. If you are an apprentice or aspiring apprentice and this sounds of interest to you Fill out the form below⬇️ (Will take 60 seconds max) https://lnkd.in/egUc-hxe

🎉 Exciting Times at Leeds Trinity University! 🎉 We are delighted to launch our new Construction and Built Environment programmes and welcome our first cohort of Quantity Surveying degree apprentices! Our apprentices are embarking on a unique learning journey, one designed to mirror the professional corporate environment rather than traditional lecture halls. Our innovative meeting room-inspired spaces are fostering collaboration, co-creation, and the cross-pollination of ideas—skills critical for the construction industry's future. This is not your conventional learning experience. With a blended block-release and flexible, flipped learning model , this programme ensures apprentices thrive both in the classroom and the workplace. Our innovative approach combines cutting-edge digital construction tools and modern facilities with collaborative corporate-style learning spaces—a setting designed to inspire creativity, teamwork, and real-world problem-solving ensuring apprentices are equipped with the skills to thrive in a tech-driven world. A huge thank you to the forward-thinking employers who are investing in their apprentices and the future of the construction industry. 🙌 We invite more employers to join us and take advantage of this opportunity to upskill their workforce. Here's to a future of innovation, collaboration, and excellence in the built environment! 🏗️✨ #LeedsTrinityUniversity #DegreeApprenticeships #ConstructionInnovation #BuiltEnvironment #QS #DigitalConstruction #EmployersMatter #FutureReady