It’s a misunderstood factor that working from home can cause a lot more disruption than at your desk in the office. From pets to housework, not forgetting that box of celebrations in the fridge, suddenly that chatty co-worker at the office doesn’t seem like much of a distraction after all. So, how can you stay…
CT Skills were pleased to meet with 18 year old, Lauren Congrave who was ready to start a career in the construction industry but lacked the qualifications required to allow her to work on site. At the beginning of 2020, Lauren decided to search for an opportunity which would allow her to work in a…
Over 110,000 East Midlands people are employed within the Industrial and Manufacturing sector. 46% of these jobs are within levy organisations who all have access to staff training funded by their levy contributions. So with such significant levy funding available, why is the skills gap within the Industrial and Manufacturing sector still the biggest barrier…
During National Careers Week 2020, CT Skills met with a variety of previous learners who are now on a career ladder to success after completing a course with us. On day two of the week, we spent time with Molly Prime, 18, who was now in her dream career after finishing an apprenticeship with CT…
In celebration of National Careers Week 2020, we spent time with residents from across the East Midlands who had secured a role in their chosen career thanks to CT Skills. We were pleased to meet with Louis Weselby, 20, who came to CT Skills after losing his job as a Quality Inspector with a leading…
Name: Amelia Harris Age: 15 Position: Marketing Department Work Experience Topic: Career Advice Experience of a Generation Z Student As a student in my final year at school and I am now starting to think of what my options are after I finish my GCSE’s. Me and my friends think the idea of leaving…
The average sales turnover rate is 35%, compared to an average turnover rate for all industries of 13%. The truth is there is no one reason for this but there are a few steps you can take immediately to ensure that you are confident your team aren’t leaving due to dissatisfaction. Ask yourself if you are consistently following…
Support Staff. The backbone of your organisation. If you’re like most senior-level managers and business owners, the main thing holding you back from expanding your support staff is money. Another person on the payroll is an expense, but will the additional support be financially worth it? To find out, ask yourself the following financially related…
Midlands training provider, CT Skills kick started National Apprenticeship Week 2020 with their annual ‘Made in the Midlands’ apprenticeship awards ceremony at their Head Office in Beeston on Monday 03rd February. In celebration of National Apprentice Week, the awards received over 100 nominations from local employers including Node4, J Tomlinson, Scarsdale Vets, Framework Housing, George…
National Apprenticeship Week is just around the corner and CT Skills are aiming for the most successful week yet. Revolved around apprentices who work for businesses and companies in the UK, National Apprenticeship Week is an annual week long event which highlights apprenticeships and success stories. Employers who have hired apprentices also use the event…