Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) Applications for funding opening 12 July 2021

by Stuart Tucker | Jun 30, 2021 | Bursaries, Connecting our communities

We are delighted to announce that our friends at the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust will be accepting new applications for funding between 12 July and 16 August 2021. Talented and aspiring candidates can apply for up to £18,000 to further their education through...

Free training for a job on the railways for local unemployed people

by Stuart Tucker | Oct 2, 2020 | Bursaries, Connecting our communities, News, Social investment

Local unemployed people are to be given free training leading to a job on the railway network on successful completion of the programme, as the region ramps up its Covid-19 recovery plans. The West Midlands Combined Authority has partnered with the City & Guilds...

The Clink charity launches Clink@Home takeaway / delivery service

by Stuart Tucker | Aug 20, 2020 | Connecting our communities, Future Skills Commission for Prisons

The Clink Charity has launched a takeaway / delivery service at HMP Brixton called Clink@Home. This has enabled The Clink to keep the restaurant open during lockdown, keeping prisoners employed and allowing them to continue studying towards their qualifications. Great...

UK businesses’ training is recognised by HRH The Princess Royal on her 70th birthday

by Stuart Tucker | Aug 14, 2020 | News, Princess Royal Training Awards

HRH The Princess Royal, President of City & Guilds Group, recognises organisations whose training has delivered measurable business impact Businesses continue to deliver excellent training programmes in the Princess Royal Training Award’s fifth year, despite the...