SME Employer Skills Champion of the Year 2025

Recognising outstanding commitment by an engineering or manufacturing SME employer to sustainable business improvement through learning and development.    

Winner: Useful Simple Trust

UST drives skills excellence through a structured, future-focused approach. Their 2024–28 Business Plan targets gaps in climate adaptation, regenerative design, and digital and carbon literacy. Programmes like Carbon Literacy and Critical Thinking training, backed by strong EDI and leadership support, empower an inclusive, skilled workforce. As a social enterprise, UST’s collaborative culture and industry partnerships deliver measurable impact and sector-wide progress.