People Government announces £600m investment in construction skills New reforms aim to help address skills shortages and attract a generation of new talent to construction
People Two-thirds more women starting apprenticeships, study shows Report reveals the number of women starting and completing apprenticeships has surged in recent years
People Construction SMEs favour a ‘good work ethic’ in new recruits New report outlines the recruitment challenges and opportunities facing construction SMEs
People HS2 contractor boosts apprenticeship programme More than 1,800 apprentices have previously secured roles on the high-speed rail project
People NAW 2025: Will reforms remove barriers to apprenticeships? Following the recent government announcement, can changes to apprenticeship rules really make a difference for construction employers?
People NAW 2025: Apprenticeship starts must triple to meet construction demand New report highlights the importance of apprenticeships for the construction industry
People ‘Coming into construction has been lifesaving’ Former apprentice Yasmin Struthers-Frost details the personal adversities that have helped shape her professional strengths
People Government relaxes apprenticeship rules Greater flexibility on functional skills requirements and minimum length of apprenticeships is expected to increase new starts by 10,000 per year
People NAW 2025: McAlpine apprentices showcase construction careers Three Sir Robert McAlpine apprentices discuss their experience of joining the industry and working on the new London Museum project at the historic Smithfield Market
People NAW 2025: CITB reveals impact of apprenticeship grants As National Apprenticeship Week gets underway, the construction skills body is highlighting the support available for businesses and apprentices
People NAW 2025: addressing misconceptions about apprenticeships National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) offers an opportunity to reconsider construction’s evolving recruitment and retention gaps
People Call for better mental health support for construction apprentices Mates in Mind is urging employers to improve mental wellbeing support for apprentices and new entrants to the industry
People ‘Bold new vision’ for CITB and ECITB as merger proposed Industry training board (ITB) report recommends a “complete reset” of the current model
People Brickwork apprenticeship scheme secures funding boost The Lee Marley training academy aims to help support the next generation of skilled construction professionals
People Construction needs a ‘UCAS-style system’ for apprenticeships Making vocational courses easier to access could help supercharge apprenticeship starts
People Modular specialist welcomes new apprentices Merit’s apprenticeship programme offers training and hands-on experience
People New pay deal secured for electrical apprentices Pay boost for first and second year apprentices is set to come into effect in the New Year
People Laing O’Rourke opens ‘first-of-a-kind’ MMC training centre New facility aims to deliver skilled, digitally capable workforce to help transform sector productivity
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