71% of employers are experiencing challenges in hiring workers – up from 53% in 2021, 💡 Roles like electrical engineers, pipefitters, riggers, and design technicians are among the toughest to fill. This week, we released the 2024 ECITB Workforce Census, revealing key insights into these hiring challenges and their impact on the industry. Read the full report here:  ecitb.org.uk/news/ecitb-publ… Stay tuned, as a more detailed geographical and sectoral analysis will follow in the coming weeks. #EngineeringConstruction #SkillsShortage #WorkforceDevelopment #ECITB

The ECITB Workforce Census reveals an increase in hiring challenges in the engineering construction industry (ECI). Findings published today reinforce the scale of the challenge to ensure the ECI has the thousands of additional skilled workers needed to meet future demand. 📊 71% of employers report difficulties hiring workers. 📊 Only 16.8% of the workforce is under 30. Read the full report to learn more about the workforce: ecitb.org.uk/news/ecitb-publ… Stay tuned, as a more detailed geographical and sectoral analysis will follow in the coming weeks. #EngineeringConstruction #SkillsShortage #WorkforceDevelopment #ECITB

Refresh your certification, reinforce your safety. Daniel Williamson, Fabrication Supervisor at Ledwood Mechanical Engineering and a CCNSG Safety Passport holder for over 10 years, highlights the importance of renewing a CCNSG Safety Passport. The CCNSG Safety Passport is the nationally recognised safety card for the UK engineering construction industry and is valid for three years after completion. Stay ahead in safety—learn more about the CCNSG Safety Passport: ecitb.org.uk/professional-de… #CCNSG #LeadingIndustrySafety #HealthAndSafety #HealthAndSafetyTraining #HealthAndSafetyAtWork

Chesterfield Creatives, listen up because this one is for you. Come to Chesterfield College’s networking event on the 12th June, taking place at @WestS41. The event will be a place to share, learn, & collaborate: chesterfield.co.uk/events/ch… #ChesterfieldBusiness #ChesterfieldEvents

New Chesterfield Town Board launched to drive almost £20m investment in the town. chesterfield.co.uk/2024/05/n… #LoveChesterfield #ChesterfieldNews @ChesterfieldBC  @bhpaccountants

We are delighted to welcome Phil Colquhoun as the new regional Chair for the Midlands Regional Forum. Phil is the Managing Director at Lorien Engineering Solutions, part of the NIRAS Group, he takes up the role of Council Member and Chair of the ECITB Midlands Regional Forum, following approval from the ECITB Board. He is looking forward to talking with companies within the region, developing a dialogue around our existing ECITB services and identifying opportunities to come together to share innovation and best practice. Read the full story and Phil's statement here: ecitb.org.uk/blog/2024/05/22… #EngineeringConstruction #Midlands #Training @Lorien_UK

3yrs ago, the ECITB Census highlighted future labour shortages citing the industry’s ageing workforce. Do you think this is still the case? Have your say in our 2024 #Census to help provide an up-to-date snapshot of the #EngineeringConstruction industry👇 ecitb.org.uk/ecitb-workforce…

The Government’s vision to grow a workforce that is motivated, recognised and inspired will create opportunities for careers within the sector and nurture skills within the workforce. We applaud this commitment to strengthen cooperation and investment across the sector.

Delighted to be at the #Chesterfield #BusinessExpo today at @Casahotels. 🤝Do pop along and see us - ready to discuss all your #training needs. From short online #CPD courses, to our CMI-accredited #LeadershipAndManagement courses, to Health & Safety - we can help! 🤝

1 MORE SLEEP TO GO 📣 We are excited about exhibiting at the Chesterfield Business Expo tomorrow. Looking forward to it!! Who else is feeling the same today? #espprojects #chesterfieldexpo

Come and Visit the MVIS team! We are at the Chesterfield Business Expo on Wednesday. Make sure to meet our team! #TRUSTINMVIS | #BusinessExpo

The Chesterfield Business Expo, taking place on Wednesday 24th April 2024, 9.30am -3.30pm, is an exciting event for local companies to promote their business, raise brand awareness, increase sales and network: dlvr.it/T4l4yL #ChesterfieldBusiness #ChesterfieldEvents

Upcoming February dates for your CCNSG National Safety Passport Renewal. Save time and money with the Test-Only Renewal. Book your place and find future dates for renewal here: nlt-training.co.uk/course/cc… And Test-Only renewal here: nlt-training.co.uk/course/cc… #training #ccnsg

CCNSG Safety Passport – leading industry safety for 30 years! Check out our video to find out what makes our quality assured safety course unique & why it remains the go-to safety card for the engineering construction industry. youtube.com/watch?v=fYbvFsOY… #HealthAndSafetyTraining

📆 We’ve been busy adding CCNSG, CSCS and MPQC/SPA course dates for 2024… Take a look and book yours for the new year here: 👉 nlt-training.co.uk/courses/h… #CCNSG #Training #Chesterfield #Scunthorpe

#ChesterfieldChampions, join us for our annual consultation on January 17th, 2024, 8am -10am at Ringwood Hall Hotel and Spa. Learn about the East Midlands Combined County Authority's impact on our community. Book now to join the conversation: dlvr.it/SzG1dk

The CCNSG Safety Passport ensures workers and employers “know their responsibilities so that people can work safely”. Hear from Michael Ellis of @Trainow_Assoc on the value of education for workers on sites. Find out more about #CCNSG 👉 bit.ly/3Xledty #HealthAndSafety

We’re proud to be partnered with a market-leading provider of online Health & Safety and Compliance training to deliver a comprehensive package of accredited eLearning courses. Find them all here: nlt-training.co.uk/courses/e…