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IOR Skills Spotlight
Welcome to the IOR Skills Blog, a dedicated space for exploring the evolving landscape of skills, training, careers and STEM engagement across the RACHP sector.
In this series, Education Outreach Manager Matt Harvey will provide informed commentary on emerging trends, highlight opportunities for employers and learners, and examine the initiatives shaping the future workforce of our industry. His insights will support organisations, educators and individuals seeking to understand and navigate the changing demands of a modern, skilled RACHP profession
Why Workforce Initiatives Are Important for the RACHP Sector
With growing pressure on skills, a growing number of employers are engaging with workforce and skills initiatives designed to support long-term talent development, apprenticeships, and structured training pathways.
Earning or Learning? Why this Conversation Matters for our Sector
The IOR recently attended the launch of the new the Policy Connect and Skills Commission report ‘Earning or Learning: A New Agenda for Youth NEET Reduction’. Read on to find out more about the key takeaways and why this report matters for the RACHP sector.
From traditional role-based workforce models to skills-based systems.
This week, Matt Harvey reports on the Employer Community: L&D Connect event, which focused on organisations actively moving from traditional role-based workforce models to skills-based systems.
Update from the IOR Meeting with Skills England on Apprenticeship Pathways and Assessment Reform
The Institute of Refrigeration recently met with a representative from Skills England to discuss the current position of the Level 3 RACHP apprenticeship, the possibility of future Level 2 pathways, and the wider landscape of assessment reform.
Why T-Levels Matter for the RACHP Sector
The UK’s RACHP sector faces a critical skills shortage. One solution lies in T-Levels, a transformative technical qualification designed to bridge the gap between education and industry.
Youth Jobs Grant: A Defining Opportunity for Young People and the RACHP Sector
The Government unveiled the Youth Jobs Grant on 16 March, but what does this new initiative mean for developing talent and strengthening skills across the RACHP sector? Matt Harvey, the IOR’s Education Outreach Project Manager, explains.
Reflections on the AI Skills for the UK Workforce Report
THE IOR Education Outreach Project Manager, Matt Harvey, attended earlier this year a government event discussing the AI Skills for the UK Workforce report overview. Find out how more about the opportunities and challenges wider AI introduction presents.
The UK Youth Guarantee: A Strategic Imperative for Industry Leadership and Workforce Development
As the UK economy navigates the twin pressures of a tightening labour market and record levels of youth disengagement, the government’s Youth Guarantee has emerged as one of the most significant policy initiatives.
How Will the Apprenticeship Reform and the Growth & Skills Levy impact RACHP
Matt Harvey, the IOR Education and Outreach Manager, attended the “Skills in Focus: Shaping the Future of Construction” event hosted by City & Guilds. The discussions highlighted how highly technical sectors tackle skills shortages, apprenticeship development, and workforce planning.
What 2025’s Education Reforms Mean for the Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Sector
While many of the reforms set out in 2025 will take time to influence everyday teaching and learning, the direction of travel is now clear. For the RACHP sector, and for the IOR, these changes present both significant opportunities and important responsibilities.
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