Cowboy tradespeople can cause a multitude of problems. Whether it’s building an extension that’s of poor quality, “fixing” your clogged draining only to find they didn’t really fix it at all or leaving work incomplete. Not only do cowboy tradespeople …
Towards the end of 2018, Options Skills teamed up with Build Staff. The aim was to assist those in the trades industry in finding work. Whether that’s on an employed or sub-contract basis, Build Staff specialise in trades industry careers …
This year, Installer Show 2019 took place at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry. Running from May 7th until May 9th. It was a three-day event of all things heating and plumbing. Thousands of people from all over the country travelled to …
There has never been a better time to learn a trade and become an electrician. With a number of reasons to become an electrician from the earning potential to the great working environment, more and more people are considering a …
When considering going self-employed, there are a lot of things to think about. Launching your own business is an exciting prospect, but it is essential that you weigh up all your options and plan ahead before making any decisions. According …
According to reports from UCAS, in the UK, a record amount of people have been accepted onto university courses over the last few years. It can sometimes feel as though going to university is the default route to take after sixth …
At Options Skills, we pride ourselves on the excellent training courses we deliver in our fully-equipped training centres across the country and the exceptional support we provide to all our students. Passionate about the trades and aware of the career prospects …
Working is an important part of many of our lives. It enables us to put food on the table, clothes on our backs and heats our homes. However, in the fast-paced world that we live in today, sometimes we can …
As a business owner, you’ve probably already considered using social media for promotional purposes. With Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn being used by people and businesses alike, there are several ways in which you can promote your business. There are …
Options Skills have started off 2019 in a big way. Not only did we launch our NVQ Level 2 Plumbing Training Course, open our brand new Birmingham Plumbing Unit and officially become a trading standards approved business, but we were …