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February 14 2019

University of Oxford partner with Skills4Stem to support Women Owned Businesses through Apprenticeship Levy Transfer Scheme

Skills4Stem in partnership the University of Oxford and WEConnect International are delighted to announce a brand new APM (Association of Project Management) Level 4 Project Management Development Programme that is being funded by the University of Oxford’s surplus apprenticeship levy. This programme is available to majority women-owned businesses in the UK who are interested in developing and […]

January 27 2019

What the technology industry has taught us about modern project management…

Modern project management owes a lot to pioneers in the field of technology. Influenced by engineering industry practices going back as far as the 1940s, today’s popular Agile and Lean project management philosophies were first adopted by software companies, but they now have a far wider reach. Their success can teach us a lot about […]

January 20 2019

The importance of gender diversity in construction

Construction is a traditionally male-dominated sector. But knowing the many benefits that gender diversity brings, industry leaders are working hard to redress the gender balance and diversify their workforce. Today, there are opportunities at all levels for women in construction. Here’s why that’s a good thing for the industry. Plugging the skills gap The construction […]

December 31 2018

6 new technologies that are the future of construction

Thanks to new technologies, the construction world is now safer and more efficient than ever before. But the world doesn’t stand still for long – more new innovations are on the way that will deliver even more benefits to construction managers, workers and stakeholders. These new developments are all about to change the face of […]

December 27 2018

The search is on: Skills4Stem is growing its delivery team for 2019…..

After a very successful 2018 Skills4Stem is now looking to grow our delivery team of talented Trainers and Assessors. Current Vacancies (UK-Wide): Construction Management (Level 4 – 6) Trainers Building Services Engineering (Level 3 – 5) Trainers Levels 4, 5 & 6 NVQ Construction Assessors Levels 3, 4 & 5 NVQ Engineering Assessors Project Management (AGILE & […]

December 16 2018

5 reasons to never stop learning

It’s really important to keep our brains active throughout our lives. Here are 5 reasons why we should never stop learning – however old we get. 5 reasons to never stop learning Humans are naturally inquisitive; we have a strong instinct to find out about the world around us. As we age, our curiosity may […]

December 3 2018

CASE STUDY: Skills4Stem partner with P&G and WEConnect International to provide Female Business Leaders Growth Programme

In April 2018, Skills4Stem began delivering an exclusive female business leadership programme designed to inspire, encourage and power the progress of women-owned businesses in the UK. Procter & Gamble and WEConnect International partnered with Skills4Stem to run a Leaders Programme for 14 UK businesses that are majority women-owned, who want to develop and grow their […]

November 15 2018

Skills4Stem Launch Digital Apprenticeship Courses

Thursday 15 November 2018: Global training provider, Skills4Stem have announced they will offer digital apprenticeship courses across the UK for the first time from spring 2019. This is in the same week that the World Skills Live conference, the UK’s largest skills, apprenticeships and skills event, takes place in Birmingham. Skills4Stem will offer a range […]

October 19 2018

Skills4Stem Supported In-Land Homes Plc at Bucks Skills Show 2018

Skills4Stem Supported In-Land Homes Plc at Bucks’ largest interactive skills and careers event. The Skills4Stem team were delighted to be asked by InLand Homes to support them on their recent stand as their specialist Construction Management apprenticeship provider promoting careers in Construction and the Built Environment at the recent Bucks Skills Show. Inland Homes (Thamas Valley […]

October 16 2018

Get ready for #Tlevels, a new choice after GCSEs coming in 2020 in construction

Get work ready. Say hello to #Tlevels, the new qualification coming in 2020 developed with employers. What’s next after GCSEs? #TLevels are a new alternative to A Levels coming in 2020 #TechEd #IndustrialStrategy New #Tlevels, an alternative to A Levels coming in 2020, include 3 months with an employer to help young people get ready […]