Specialist KBB recruitment agency and online training provider, Simon Acres Group Limited is working in collaboration with the Worktop Fabricators Federation (WFF) to support WFF members grow and future-proof their businesses.

Natural Stone Industry Training Group (NSITG) has worked with the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) to develop several short duration courses to enhance the skills of those who work in the stone industry.

RIBA worked with NBS to deliver a new and improved website aimed at specifiers looking to engage with RIBA-approved Continuing Professional Development (CPD) materials.

The Prime Minister and Education Secretary have announced the launch of Skills England to meet the skills needs of the next decade, in particular across construction and healthcare.

Following a meeting with the team at Qualification Wales (QW), the Natural Stone Industry Training Group (NSITG), led by Claire Wallbridge, has announced that it has been agreed that a stonemasonry apprenticeship for Wales is to be developed by QW and City & Guilds.

The CSCS Card scheme for Industry Accreditation Cards is changing – Claire Wallbridge of NSTIG asks – are you ready?

Cornwall College is exploring the potential of offering stonemasonry courses and delivery of apprenticeships and has approached Claire Wallbridge at Natural Stone Industry Training Group (NSITG) to invite feedback from members of the stone industry

CITB has announced that is will support a Homebuilding Sector Skills Plan with a £3m commitment over the next two years. This new scheme has been created in partnership with homebuilding sector stakeholders with the aim of meeting the increasing need for more skilled workers

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is inviting small and micro-sized businesses to apply for its Skills and Training fund to help equip workforces for the future. Eligible businesses could be awarded from £2,500 to £10,000 depending on number of employees and now are able to apply twice a year – previously CITB were only able to accept one application in a 12 month period.

Moulton College, one of only a handful of colleges in the country that run specialist stonemasonry courses is appealing for funding to help with the opening of a new heritage centre