A post by Barlows, a Skills for Security employer. At Barlows, we have a number of apprentices working across various sectors, including Electrical, Fire & Security, and Plumbing & Heating. As a growing business, we know that recruitment can be a challenge, and we realised we were missing an opportunity to train Business Apprentices across […]

A post by SPY Alarms, a Skills for Security employer. As the CEO of SPY Alarms, I have had the unique opportunity to witness firsthand the evolving landscape of the fire and security sector. This industry is at a crossroads, with a critical shortage of skilled engineers creating challenges for all participants. Our Engineering Academy, […]

A post by Skills for Security. Latest figures show that UK unemployment has risen from 4.7 to 4.8 per cent in the three months to August, reaching a four-year high that reflects broader uncertainty. Artificial intelligence and automation continue to transform how people work. Many entry-level roles that once offered young people their first opportunity […]