Jul 22, 2011
The MakeIT! Furniture initiative aims to encourage students to consider a career in furniture. Renee Mascari was a judge at the recent awards ceremony and spoke to Paul Preston of Proskills about how it is helping develop design talent
Jul 21, 2011
The process and manufacturing sector is an important part of the UK economy, yet unnecessary regulation continues to hamper its competitiveness. Proskills CEO Terry Watts welcomes the government’s plans to reduce the regulatory burden on businesses
Jul 15, 2011
Health, Safety and Environmental Management are prime concerns for the Extractive and Mineral Processing Industry. Companies are aware of the need to comply with legislation and protect their employees from undue risk, yet many still need guidance
Jul 14, 2011
Quarries leave a mark on the landscape, but this does not mean the land is lost to future generations. The example of the Stoney Cove site in Leicestershire shows how quarries can be used effectively when they reach the end of their working life
Jul 13, 2011
A survey by Proskills, the Sector Skills Council for the process and manufacturing sector, illustrates the wider impact of the MakeIT! Furniture programme, which encourages students to develop their design and creative skills
Jul 13, 2011
The new Building Products apprenticeship framework is directly targeted at the skills needs of employers says Andy Rotherham, Building Products Industry Lead at Proskills, the Sector Skills Council for the Process and Manufacturing Sector
Jul 12, 2011
While the financial climate remains uncertain, Richard Moore, Proskills Paper Industry lead, says it is important that paper companies continue to invest in training
Jul 11, 2011
Investing in skills development is crucial to the long-term health of the Coatings Industry, argues Gary Overton, Coatings Industry Lead at Proskills (the Sector Skills Council for the Process and Manufacturing industries),
Jul 08, 2011
The process and manufacturing sector is a vital part of the UK economy, supplying products and services on which many companies depend. Investing in the skills of the workforce improves safety and productivity, bringing tangible benefits to all.
Jul 07, 2011
A debate in Westminster Hall yesterday on the future of the packaging industry highlighted the importance of Proskills’ work. The debate was initiated by Conservative MP Mark Pawsey