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Manual handling week campaign success
Our Feb 2021 manual handling week campaign gained 1,886 social media engagements, reduced injuries by 44%, and increased observations by 62%.
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We're delighted that VGC Academy has been shortlisted for the CN Specialists Training Excellence award 2021....
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We're shortlisted for the British Construction Industry award (BCIA) for Community Engagement Initiative of the Year for Go Beyond The Gates
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About our online staff update meeting on 30 June - watch the recording for news including new starters, qualifications and commendations....
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In the Inspire Awards ceremony (online) on 8 July, VGC was awarded 'Most Inspiring Employer' and 'Most Inspiring Employment Initiative'....
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VGC Academy is shortlisted for a Construction News Training Excellence award for our 'positive and progressive approach' to staff development
Read article about “ Shortlisted for Construction News award for Training Excellence ”VGC renews sponsorship of London GAA Intermediate Football
We’re continuing to sponsor the London GAA Intermediate Football Championship, part of our CSR programme to support our local communities.
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We have been recognised by the Energy & Utilities Skills Partnership with a Procurement Skills Accord award for 2021.
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Payroll manager Joanne O'Hara has achieved her CIPP (Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals) Foundation degree in Payroll Management.
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Despite the challenges of COVID, we have continued to fund all our training programmes including life-long NVQ qualifications.
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Our team on Thames Tideway east has achieved Costain's prestigious 'Defining Blue' status for exceptional performance for Q3 and Q4 of 2020.
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45 students joined VGC's "inspiring" April virtual work experience, which they said was "a fantastic opportunity", "very worthwhile" and "fun".
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