The British Security Industry Association (BSIA), its training subsidiary Skills for Security and members SecuriGroup, have launched the UK’s first apprenticeship for front-line security personnel. Their aim is to tackle the outdated image of security and recruit younger people to the industry. The UK is facing an acute shortage of security officers, an increased demand for security services, an ageing workforce, Brexit and fall-out from the...

Wilson James  has launched a Data Academy in a drive to upskill team members. The Wilson James Data Academy will be offered to the 200+ managers working across the business, with 15 enrolled in the first cohort. Training will be delivered by tech start-up Multiverse, through professional apprenticeships. It is part of the company’s drive to harness data in its operations with a growing focus on Business Intelligence, while also offering its p...

On Tuesday 3^rd August, the UK government announced that a £7 million fund had been launched to support more flexible apprenticeship opportunities, with specific emphasis on sectors such as agriculture and construction. This unlocks more opportunities for people to develop the skills they need to get good jobs. Dardan Security have cemented their commitment to the development of the next generation of skilled young workers by partnering wi...