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Parental Substance Misuse – Recognising the Impact on Children and Young People
What is parental substance misuse? Many parents and carers drink alcohol or use other substances in moderation without causing serious harm to their children. The safeguarding concern arises when...
Accelerating Workforce Entry: The £2,000 Foundation Apprenticeship Incentive
Fast-track training routes offer an efficient pathway to get new recruits up to operational standard quickly. Under the Foundation Apprenticeship framework, qualifying employers can access up to...
Learner Spotlight: Michael Oldridge
This week, MITSkills is proud to shine the spotlight on Michael Oldridge! Michael is currently completing the Level 3 Award in Electrical Installation Inspection, Testing, Certification and...
Unlocking the £2,000 SME Hiring Grant for Small and Medium Businesses
For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) managing tight margins and demanding delivery schedules, bringing on early-career talent can present cash-flow challenges. To help non-levy...
Powering Up the Trade: Congratulations to Our Inspection & Testing Cohort
Today marks the successful conclusion of our latest Inspection and Testing Skills Bootcamp at MITSkills. Over the course of the programme, our learners have undergone rigorous theoretical...
How Employers Can Unlock £3,000 in Grant Funding Through the Universal Credit Youth Jobs Grant
Recruiting entry-level talent is one of the most sustainable ways to build internal capability, enhance employee retention, and resolve sector-specific skills shortages. To assist organisations in...
Secure Your Future Electrical Pipeline: Host an Electrotechnical T-Level Student
Secure Your Future Electrical Pipeline: Host an Electrotechnical T-Level Student Between tight project schedules, specialist subcontractor availability, and an ageing trade demographic, finding...
Learner of the Month: Aiden Sewell-Jones
Congratulations to Aiden Sewell-Jones, named MITSkills' Learner of the Month for September 2026! Aiden is currently enrolled on the Construction Site Supervisor Apprenticeship Standard, preparing...
Why Hosting a Motor Vehicle Student Placement Makes Commercial Sense for Your Workshop
Finding reliable entry-level technicians and mechanics is one of the biggest challenges workshops and dealerships face today. With industry-wide skills shortages and rising recruitment fees,...
How to Claim the £1,000 Young Apprentice Employer Incentive: A Comprehensive Employer Guide
Recruiting early-career talent is one of the most effective strategies for closing skills shortages, increasing staff retention, and building a productive workforce tailored to your operational...