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Heads of five major UK cleaning industry associations have joined forces in a landmark feature for Education Today magazine - speaking directly to careers advisers and education professionals about the genuine opportunities available in the cleaning sector.

Education Today is the UK's leading business publication for education professionals, careers advisers and school leadership teams across the UK.

The collaborative article, published in the February issue, brings together input from Neil SpencerCook, group managing director, British Institute of Cleaning Science(BICSc);
Paul Ashton, chair, Cleaning & Support Services Association (CSSA); David Garcia, chair, British Cleaning Council (BCC); Lorcan Mekitarian, chair, Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association (CHSA); Darren Marston, master, Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners (WCEC).

Darren Marston, who played a pivotal role in bringing this joint article to fruition says: "For too long, we've been preaching to the converted inside our industry, with each association working in isolation. Now we're presenting a united front to education professionals about what the cleaning industry really offers.

"We contribute billions to the UK economy and provide genuine career opportunities - from facilities management to infection control, sustainability to technology. It's time we stopped accepting outdated stereotypes and showed educators how vibrant and forward-thinking our sector truly is, actively inviting the next generation to help shape our future."

The feature highlights the diverse career opportunities within the sector, from facilities management and infection control, law and accountancy to AI applications and robotic technology. The contributors emphasised the industry's commitment to professional qualifications, apprenticeships, and clear progression routes, not to mention healthy remuneration, opportunities for travel and mentoring of the next generation among the perks.

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