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Apprenticeship Week 6-12 February 2023

Institute of Carpenters Posted on 08/02/2023 by Denise08/02/2023

National Apprenticeship Week which aims to raise awareness of the many benefits apprenticeships can offer is running this week, 6-12 February 2023.

What’s on during National Apprenticeship Week?

There’s a schedule of events for National Apprenticeship Week with a mixture …


Register now for SkillBuild 2023

Institute of Carpenters Posted on 08/02/2023 by Denise14/02/2023

The largest construction competition for apprentices and full-time learners in the UK is back.

SkillBuild, delivered by CITB, is the largest multi-trade skills competition in the UK for construction trainees and apprentices.

You can register at SkillBuild | Go Construct…


Construction Skills Network Forecast 2023-2027

Institute of Carpenters Posted on 01/02/2023 by Denise01/02/2023

The CITB Construction Skills Network (CSN) 2023-27 forecast which provides market intelligence and insights for the industry, has now been published. The data it produces highlights trends and shows how the industry will change year on year, allowing governments and …


Makita celebrates 50 years of UK trading

Institute of Carpenters Posted on 10/01/2023 by Denise24/01/2023

To celebrate a half century in the UK market, leading power tool manufacturer Makita has launched a special 50th anniversary promotion, offering end users the opportunity to claim free products with the purchase of selected items from its range. 

With …


Qest Craft Applications

Institute of Carpenters Posted on 10/01/2023 by Denise10/01/2023

Calling all talented and aspiring makers! @QESTcraft applications are now open – apply for £18,000 to fund further education & training. This can cover traditional college courses, vocational training, apprenticeships or one-to-one training.

Since 1990 QEST has awarded more than …


QEST – New Scholars & Apprentices

Institute of Carpenters Posted on 10/01/2023 by Denise10/01/2023

QEST recently announced 25 new craftspeople have been awarded funding to further their training and education, making the total grants awarded this year £450,000 to 47 makers.

The new Scholars and Apprentices include makers working in architectural origami, thatching, knifemaking…


CRISIS TEXT SERVICE

Institute of Carpenters Posted on 05/01/2023 by Denise05/01/2023

Shout is a free, confidential and 24/7 text support service for anyone in the UK who is struggling to cope.

You can find further information here.  

Text ‘COMFORT’ to 85258
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Carpenters Mate

Institute of Carpenters Posted on 05/01/2023 by Denise05/01/2023

Carpenters Mate from OSC Sales Ltd.…


Plant a Seed Digital Book

Institute of Carpenters Posted on 05/01/2023 by Denise05/01/2023

This digital designing with wood and biobased materials by Henning Larsen book from Scandinavia can be downloaded for free here.  …


3rd Year Student Award

Institute of Carpenters Posted on 31/12/2022 by Denise05/01/2023

The  winner of the 2022 3rd year students’ award was Tabetha van der Lande a student at Building Crafts College, London. Tabetha received prizes which included vouchers totalling £400, a toolbox set, toolbag, hoodie and tools and of course, the …


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