26 October 2021

Recertified to Ethical Labour Sourcing Standard

We have been recertified to the Ethical Labour Sourcing Standard (ELS) which verifies our systems in relation to the Modern Slavery Act....

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20 October 2021

Highly commended for CN Specialists Training Excellence award

We're delighted that VGC Academy has been Highly Commended in the CN Specialists Training Excellence awards 2021....

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18 October 2021

Shortlisted for Better Society awards

We've been shortlisted for two Better Society awards - National Commitment to Skills and Training, and National Commitment to the Community

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14 October 2021

Highly commended for BCIA award for Go Beyond The Gates

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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11 October 2021

Our 2021 staff survey results

We had even more responses to our staff survey than last year, and our total net promoter score came out as an impressive 63.5 ....

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4 October 2021

VGC staff gain 150 future-proof NVQ qualifications

Despite the challenges of COVID, we have continued to fund all our training programmes including life-long NVQ qualifications.

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6 September 2021

Chantal's ongoing career progression

Chantal Austin has been promoted to quality and compliance manager. She first joined VGC as a resourcer after work experience in 2014....

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25 August 2021

Achilles Building Confidence audit success

We have passed the Achilles gold one-day audit to achieve Building Confidence Accreditation, with no non-conformances or adverse comments....

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20 August 2021

COVID-19 absence reporting and sick pay (SSP)

COVID-19 coronavirus: guidance for staff on absence reporting and entitlement to statutory sick pay (SSP) if you are ill or asked to self-isolate.

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16 August 2021

My favourite money tips for parents

Fiona shares some of her money tips - now that the retail shops are open, and children are on holiday, it could be a very pricey time...

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