On the 8th February, the Minister for Skills, Alex Burghart MP announced the launch of a new partnership between industry and Government to grow the number of high-quality apprenticeships in the manufacturing sector. FIESTA is one of the nine manufacturing… Read more
UK furnishing and interiors companies looking to build and develop their workforce in 2022 are being urged by the Furniture and Interiors Education, Skills and Training Alliance (FIESTA) to take a serious look at apprenticeships this National Apprenticeship Week (7-13… Read more
The British Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom & Bathroom Installation (BiKBBI) is to offer installers easy and affordable access to apprentices with a ground-breaking employer package for the new Apprenticeship programme. The KBB Fitted Interiors Apprenticeship programme is set to provide… Read more
BFM member company Whitemeadow Furniture is committed to address the skills gap in the upholstery industry – and has launched a new online Careers Hub as part of that approach. The Careers Hub is aimed at educating and attracting young… Read more
BCFA member EE Smith recently agreed to answer our questions about their thriving apprenticeship scheme and how they have placed training at the heart of their business. Design Insider met with John Richardson, Production Director of EE Smith to find out more…. Read more
As an approved Government Kickstart Gateway Organisation, FIESTA is here to support members wishing to access the new Government employment initiative. Kickstart is a £2 billion pound Government scheme designed to aid post-COVID regeneration. The initiative allows Employers to offer… Read more
