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Found 152 funded projects. Funded projects are sorted in the most recent first.
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- Assessor infrastructure - National Association of Shopfitters
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Funding theme:
Training and development
Funding topic:Sectors and roles, Small employer supportProject lead:National Association of ShopfittersAmount awarded:£36,880Project summary:Build the skills capacity of the shop fitting sector by creating new on-site assessors and delivering vocational qualifications to address the skills shortage.
- Assessor infrastructure - Painting and Decorating Association
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Funding theme:
Training and development
Funding topic:Sectors and roles, Small employer supportProject lead:Painting and Decorating AssociationAmount awarded:£37,747Project summary:Build the skills capacity of the painting and decorating sector by creating new on-site assessors and delivering vocational qualifications to address the skills shortage.
- Assessor infrastructure - The Tile Association
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Funding theme:
Training and development
Funding topic:Sectors and roles, Small employer supportProject lead:The Tile AssociationAmount awarded:£32,500Project summary:Build the skills capacity of the tile sector by creating new on-site assessors and delivering vocational qualifications to address the skills shortage.
- Assessor infrastructure - Thermal Insulation Contractors Association
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Funding theme:
Training and development
Funding topic:Sectors and roles, Small employer supportProject lead:Thermal Insulation Contractors AssociationAmount awarded:£44,000Project summary:Build the skills capacity of the thermal insulation sector by creating new on-site assessors and delivering vocational qualifications to address the skills shortage.
- Assessor Infrastructure Commission Bricklaying
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Funding theme:
Training and development
Funding topic:Sectors and roles, Small employer supportProject lead:Association of Brickwork ContractorsAmount awarded:£108,700Project summary:To increase the number of assessors within specified sectors.
- Infrastructure Assessor Commission - HAE
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Funding theme:
Training and development
Funding topic:Sectors and roles, Small employer supportProject lead:Hire Association EuropeAmount awarded:£174,040Project summary:Funding will be used to set up a new assessment centre where assessors for plant will be trained.
A key outcome of the project will be to strengthen the assessment infrastructure across GB in relation to plant.
- Rail engineering and technical upskilling programme
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Funding theme:
Training and development
Funding topic:Sectors and roles, Careers and recruitmentProject lead:BCM Construction Ltd.Amount awarded:£41,900Project summary:The rail network is undergoing a significant upgrade investment in rail way lines which has increased the demands for skilled workers across the sector. The project will provide additional training for the existing workforce .
The purpose is to renew and / or gain a Sentinel proof of competency card to develop competent rail technical engineers. The project will deliver a blend of training initiatives, upskilling and enabling employees to undertake complex Engineering and Technical roles.
The aim is to improve employee retention and increase the pool of talent within the sector, along with enhancing employee skills and providing them with transferable qualifications.
- Sherford Skills
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Funding theme:
Training and development
Funding topic:Careers and recruitment, New qualifications and coursesProject lead:Taylor Wimpey (Exeter)Amount awarded:£262,050Project summary:The project will deliver a range of training and development interventions. The aim of this project is to deliver skills to construction firms working on Sherford Town which is being built outside Plymouth. This new town build is putting pressure on traditional house-building occupations in the area.
It requires specific skills due to the specialist building techniques being used on the site. These specialist skills include: English Bond Bricklaying, Traditional roofing Styles, Sash Windows, Dry Lining and Sealant operatives.
After the project, the local workforce will have been skilled to deliver the unique construction methods required to deliver a keystone regional project. Ex-military will have been given a pathway into construction and the opportunity to secure work.
- Investing in labour
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Funding theme:
Training and development
Funding topic:Sectors and roles, Small employer support, Leadership and managementProject lead:Matthews & Leigh Civil EngineeringAmount awarded:£34,849Project summary:The project will increase the uptake of training by providing incentives to help workers engage in training, promote the sector to new entrants and devise and implement a traineeship to ensure a sustainable talent pipeline. - Fairness, Inclusion and Respect Toolkit – Stage 2
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Funding theme:
Training and development
Funding topic:Changing industry culture, Learning resources, New qualifications and courses, Sectors and roles, Small employer support, Leadership and management, Careers and recruitmentProject lead:Civil Engineering Contractors AssociationAmount awarded:£222,400Project summary:The project will further develop an employer toolkit which will result in the creation of an inclusive and diverse workforce. Leaders and Managers from main contractors and their supply chains will receive the training and development to embed FIR principles into their project delivery and workforce management strategies.