VGC Academy is highly commended in REC awards

VGC was Highly Commended for VGC Academy in the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) People Development Business of the Year awards

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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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Align JV induction

Labour manager Conor McKeon writes about the impressive project induction process for Align JV at the HS2 south portal at Maple Cross....

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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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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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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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Virtual school work experience – August 2021

During the week of 2 to 6 August, students from across the UK joined our virtual work experience to learn about careers in construction...

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My placement in CSR at VGC

Read Shani Merchant's blog about her placement working in CSR at VGC, after she met us through Women into Construction....

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Shortlisted for Construction News award for Training Excellence

VGC Academy is shortlisted for a Construction News Training Excellence award for our 'positive and progressive approach' to staff development

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Energy and Utilities Skills Partnership award

We have been recognised by the Energy & Utilities Skills Partnership with a Procurement Skills Accord award for 2021.

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What we did during MHAW

I'm so pleased with the way everyone at VGC has really engaged with MHAW (Mental Health Awareness Week)  this year. 

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Joanne’s CIPP studies pay off

Payroll manager Joanne O'Hara has achieved her CIPP (Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals) Foundation degree in Payroll Management.

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