Giving the construction industry a second chance: a Q&A with UCEM Apprentice Jodi-Ann Morgan
…lack of progress compared to my white colleagues. I even faced insensitive questions about why I didn’t choose a stereotypical occupation like nursing, which further reinforced my feeling of being…
Persevering through 200 rejections to find the perfect apprenticeship
…Assistant Building Surveyor Company: Keltbray Limited Toby left school after one year of sixth form to become a qualified carpenter. “I didn’t really get on with A-levels in college, so…
A fourth-generation bricklayer-turned-surveyor
…route as a means of entering the industry, but he advises anyone considering this path to do their research first: “It’s a five-year commitment, so make sure it’s the right…
Introduction to BSc (Hons) Architectural Design Technology
…opportunity to have your questions answered at the end. Register for the webinar below and receive a link to join at 10am (UK time) on 19 November 2024. If you…
The importance of the student voice in sustainability
…our Student Officers for Sustainability Responsible Futures As part of our commitment to the Responsible Futures programme we have a Responsible Futures Working Group, which is open to a combination…
Be Part of the Change podcast episode 4 – reaching out to young people
…stats, and that’s good. And I guess a lot of it comes back to money and competition and who does what better. But I think when it comes to equality…
A case study: enhancing our talent pool by investing in apprentices – Colas
…will increase productivity, improve business performance and ensure a committed and competent workforce that will drive the business forward. We are so keen to ensure that anyone who has the…
UCEM’s centenary volunteering programme: Reflections from our staff on the first event at Purley Park Trust
…with Pete Stone [UCEM Learning Technology Innovation Manager] and Chris Northover [UCEM Payroll Supervisor], we set about taming and trimming some trees down to a manageable size, both at the…
Student stories: Louise’s journey to achieve good mental health
…by different experiences. Earning a degree is a dream come true for most and while it can be incredibly rewarding, it also brings pressure, stress and juggling competing priorities, all…
UCEM’s centenary volunteering programme: Mucking in for Launchpad
…devote to a community project. To highlight this opportunity, UCEM has organised a centenary volunteering programme with four group events in 2019 at Reading-based charities. Having volunteered at Purley Park…
Centenary vlog: UCEM’s long-standing partnership with the British Council for Offices (BCO)
…the relationship and what the BCO plans to do next… To find out more about the BCO, visit www.bco.org.uk/ or to learn more about our first 100 years, visit www.ucem.ac.uk/100-years-of-ucem/…
World Environment Day: A student’s view on sustainability
…and will be a massive undertaking to get the changes put in place, but my manager is completely committed to it, and I am pleased that it appears we are…