Projects
Welcome to our project portfolio, which includes research support, projects consultancy and digital guides. Please get in touch if you would like any further information. See our events page or socials for networking events and workshops.
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CITB Wales Apprenticeship guides for employers and individuals. Welsh version also available.
Are Green Jobs for Everyone? Research Report
This report commissioned by the Green Jobs Foundation explores the challenges and opportunities in making green jobs accessible to all. While demand for green skills is rising, barriers such as unclear job definitions, skills gaps, and limited entry pathways prevent many from accessing these roles. The report highlights the need for clearer career routes, inclusive training programs, and employer-led investment in workforce development. It calls for urgent action to bridge policy and implementation gaps, ensuring that green jobs contribute to both economic growth and a just transition for workers across all sectors.
Project Type: Research Report
Date: October 2024 - present
Location: National
Role: Subcontracted research team, Vicki Lead Researcher, Author Sarah Stone
​Links: https://www.greenjobsfoundation.org/
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Centre for Living with Climate Change - Research project
We are proud to support the Centre for Living with Climate Change (CLICC), a key research initiative within the Severn Valley Water Management Scheme (SVWMS). This project, funded by DEFRA and led by the University of Chester, focuses on sustainable water management, flood resilience, and regional growth.
Our role is to provide research support, contributing to a comprehensive literature review, stakeholder engagement, and identifying training and education pathways in climate resilience and water management. By bridging research and action, we help ensure that communities, businesses, and policymakers have the knowledge and skills needed to tackle climate-related water challenges.
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Project Type: Research and stakeholder engagement
Date: November 2024 - present
Location: Shropshire & Powys
Role: Subcontracted research team Vicki with Sarah Clayton
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Building the Future Workforce: A Guide for Construction Employers in the
South West
This guide, produced by CITB in partnership with BizEd Projects, offers essential support for construction employers in the South West. It provides insights on tackling skills shortages, recruiting apprentices, and accessing training and funding opportunities. With a focus on workforce growth, sustainability, and diversity, the guide highlights grants, employer networks, and on-site training hubs. It also connects businesses with local education providers, helping them build a skilled and resilient workforce for the future.
Project Type: Design, Development and Creation of Prototype Guide
Date: October 2024 to present
Location: South West
Role: Lead Product Designer
Building the Future Workforce: A Guide for Construction Employers in the West Midlands *updated Jan 2025
This guide, developed by CITB in partnership with BizEd Projects, provides essential insights for construction employers in the West Midlands. It highlights recruitment challenges, skills shortages, and the importance of equity, diversity, and inclusion in the sector. Covering topics like apprenticeships, work placements, sustainability initiatives, and Section 106 requirements, the guide helps businesses attract and develop new talent. It also provides details on funding, training opportunities, and strategies to support workforce growth while meeting industry demands.
Project Type: Design, Development and Creation of Prototype Guide
Date: October 2023 to present
Location: West Midlands
Role: Lead Product Designer
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CITB Wales Apprenticeship guides for employers and individuals. Welsh version also available.
CITB Wales Apprenticeship guides for employers and individuals. Welsh version also available.
This guide is one of 4, created by CITB in partnership with BizEd Projects, provides essential information for construction employers in Wales looking to hire apprentices. Covering everything from funding and grants to finding candidates and approved training providers, it highlights how apprenticeships can help businesses grow while securing a skilled workforce for the future. With new degree apprenticeships launching in 2024, employers now have even more opportunities to develop talent and strengthen the industry. We also produced a 2nd version for individuals.
Project Type: Digital Guide
Date: Jan 2024 - Updated July 2024
Location: Wales
Role: Lead Product Designer
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Links: Employers Guide (English) https://heyzine.com/flip-book/citbWalesApprenticeshipEmployerGuide
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CITB - Prentisiaethau yng Nghymru https://heyzine.com/flip-book/citbCymruPrentisiaethauyngNghymru
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Individuals Guide (English)
https://heyzine.com/flip-book/citbapprenticeships.html
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CITB Prentisiaethau Adeiladu
https://heyzine.com/flip-book/PrentisiaethauAdeiladu.html
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No Wrong Door: South London Skills & Employment Guide
This e-guide provides a comprehensive overview of employment and skills support available across South London. Covering everything from job search resources and digital skills training to apprenticeships and career change support, it aims to simplify the often complex employment landscape. Designed for job seekers, career switchers, and those facing barriers to work, the guide connects individuals with local services, training opportunities, and tailored support to help them find sustainable employment.
Project Type: Design, Development and Creation of Prototype Guide
Date: September 2024
Location: South London
Role: Lead Product Designer
Work and Health Research Report
The NHS Work Well Partnership Programme (WWPP) was designed to support individuals facing health-related barriers to employment by integrating health and employability services. The report highlights the programme’s impact in helping people with long-term health conditions, disabilities, and mental health challenges gain access to tailored employment support.
Our role involved research support in evaluating the programme's effectiveness, identifying best practices, and recommending improvements for future work and health initiatives.
Key findings emphasize the importance of cross-sector collaboration, early intervention, and personalized support in improving employment outcomes for those facing health challenges.
By addressing these barriers, the WWPP has contributed to more inclusive and sustainable employment pathways, demonstrating the value of integrated work and health approaches at both local and national levels.
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📩 Contact us for insights on this research and its impact.
Project Type: Research Report
Date: Mar - July 2024
Location: London
Role: Research Project Lead & Co-Author with Sarah Stone
No Wrong Door Toolkit: Inclusive Pathways to Employment
This toolkit highlights how employers can remove barriers to work for disabled and neurodivergent individuals. By promoting inclusive hiring and workplace support, it helps businesses tap into diverse talent, creating a more equitable and accessible job market for all.
Project Type: Design, Development and Creation of Prototype Guide
Date: August 2023
Location: Marches (Shropshire, Telford & Hereford)
Role: Project Owner
Green Careers Guide - Marches Education Partnership
Commissioned by Marches Education Partnership to research, design and produce a careers guide for Net Zero as an ebook and interactive pdf.
Project Type: Digital Guide
Date: March 2023
Location: Marches, West Midlands
Role: Lead Product Designer
Social Value Toolkit Construction, South London Partnership
Building upon the existing work of AllTogetherNow, development and co-creation of a social value toolkit to help construction employers in South London
Project Type: Creation and Design of Project
Date: November 2022
Location: South London
Role: Project Lead
Link: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/slp
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Anthropy
Supporting John O'Brien, founder of Anthropy and Andreas Kolind, Director of Costa Rica Developments for Eden Project with a 3 day launchpad event at the Eden Project, November 2022.
This was a intense period of development activity, building up between September and November. Principle work involved the communication with VIP guests to confirm content and attendance as well as supporting development of session content and working with other volunteer team members to deliver a successful event.
Project Type: Project and Event Support
Date: November 2022 and November 2023
Location: Eden project
Role: Project Support
Link: Anthropy25
#ALLTOGETHERNOW
Created and designed by Vicki from BizEd - this guide is where it all began. A quarterly edition, place-based guide, helping employers understand the talent and training options on their doorstep and sharing information about different pathways across community, voluntary and training. Take a look at different options based on outcome, age and type of programme in the Route Summary, see what other employers have to say in the case studies and then connect directly to the local provider in the directory.
Project Type: Design, Development and Creation of Prototype Guide
Date: April 2022 to present
Location: Marches (Shropshire, Telford & Hereford)
Role: Project Owner