News & Events
The Skills Centre launches brand new site in Essex
One of the UK’s leading training and apprenticeships providers, The Skills Centre, officially opened its brand-new Essex facility at Horndon Industrial Estate, Brentwood, on Friday, 10th October.
The opening, which was hosted by representatives from The Skills Centre, Measom Drylining, alongside Finishes and Interiors Sector (FIS) CEO Iain McIlwee, and Councillor Louise McKinlay, is the tenth Skills Centre facility in the UK, joining centres based at Earls Court, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Kent, Northampton, Bicester, West Midlands and Southwark.
CITB NVQ Grant Changes: A Guide to Maximising Funding for Employers
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced major changes to its grant scheme. From 1 January 2026, funding for Management and Supervision NVQs will drop significantly, employers who want to access the higher level of funding must ensure their learners complete their NVQs before 31st December 2025.
Here we explain the CITB grant changes and how you can help you take advantage of the current enhanced rates.
Places for London and The Skills Centre celebrate 10,000 learners through construction skills programme
Places for London, Transport for London’s wholly owned property company, through work with its training partner, The Skills Centre, and its construction and developer partners across London, has now trained more than 10,000 people through its Construction Skills Programme since 2019, helping thousands of Londoners into jobs and careers that are helping London grow.
SPEC Finish Opinion: Confidence, skills, and site-readiness (FIS)
Beena Nana, FIS Head of Skills and Training, provides insight into the Skills Centre Bootcamps, specifically the Drylining programme and we share the thoughts from a tutor and candidates who strongly believe the programme equips learners with the skills and confidence needed to launch successful careers. Read the full article here.
Thousands more to get the tools they need to start construction careers
Thousands of people are set to benefit from on-the-job training and career opportunities in the construction sector.
Women In Construction Day with Ardmore
Are you ready to break barriers and build your future in the construction industry? Join us at The Earls Court Skills Centre for our Women In Construction Day in partnership with Ardmore.
- Discover your potential
- Explore exciting career opportunities available in construction
- Learn from successful women in construction
- Gain insights into the rewards and benefits of working in this dynamic field
- Connect with like-minded individuals and build a supportive network
AM session 10am - 12pm
PM session 1pm - 3pm
Build East Construction Career Fair
Build East invites you to our upcoming Job Fair on 5th June. This event is an opportunity to connect eager learners, past graduates, and members of the public seeking career opportunities in construction and related fields with local employers hiring now.
