Thousands of British workers are set to benefit from new training and apprenticeship opportunities as part of the government’s ‘modern industrial strategy’.

Finley Topping tells CM People that the experience gained through an apprenticeship far outweighs a full-time university course.

Amey has become a patron of the Multicultural Apprenticeship and Skills Alliance, reflecting its commitment to diversity, inclusion and social mobility across the UK infrastructure sector.

The National Masonry Academy (NMA) has been recognised as a CITB-approved training organisation.

Middlesex University has launched six digital apprenticeship programmes for construction, spanning cyber security and data science through to digital marketing and user experience (UX).

The UK government has announced plans to “refocus” funding away from Level 7 (masters level) apprenticeships from January 2026. 

L&Q has launched a new apprenticeship programme, offering placements for 20 aspiring tradespeople – with more positions expected to open later this year.  

Construction employers have a responsibility to ensure appropriate policies are in place when hiring apprentices.

Seddon’s latest apprenticeship hiring round was oversubscribed, highlighting the lack of placements for people keen to start careers in construction. 

CITB has released the year-end figures for its Grants Scheme, which provides support for construction employers and learners. 

Two standout HS2 apprentices have received a four-year extension to their employment contracts with Balfour Beatty Vinci Systra.

Ava Parnell, assistant estimator at McCarthy Stone, is CIOB’s January apprentice of the month.

Freddie Oxspring, apprentice engineer at Davidsons Homes, talks about his start at the company.

TSA Riley, an independent global adviser on built assets and projects, has welcomed 15 new starters to its UK team on its Early Careers Programme.

Since CIOB launched its apprenticeship programme in 2022, almost 1,500 apprentices have registered to have CIOB facilitate their end point assessment.

As National Apprenticeship Week starts (5-9 Feb), Willmott Dixon’s Janette Welton-Pai explains why promoting this event matters to the construction industry.

Students taking the new construction T Level courses will find out their results today. CM hears from the graduates and their new employers.