Call for new government to remove barriers across the construction skills system

Peter Barker, partner at Ryder Architecture, explains how the PlanBEE programme is disrupting the traditional approach to apprenticeships

New plan to address youth unemployment in the West Midlands comes amid predictions that 35,600 additional construction workers will be needed in the region by 2028

Showcasing the breadth of opportunities available across the construction industry is key to attracting and retaining talent through apprenticeship programmes

Skilled professionals in the construction industry could be a “major casualty” of radical apprenticeship levy reform

The Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2024 national final saw 10 apprentices compete to be crowned champion 

Employers must do more to promote apprenticeships and professional development opportunities for more experienced candidates

Insight from employers and apprentices is helping to shape Scotland’s apprenticeship framework

New research reveals 68% of employers would ditch degree apprenticeships if levy funding was scrapped

A new skills partnership has been established to help bridge the gap between education and careers in construction

Prime minister Rishi Sunak has promised £60m funding to help businesses create more apprenticeship places

By being curious, you open a world beyond your training. New ideas come to life and that curiosity will lead to new learning

Tom Dwyer, group production director at homebuilder Keepmoat, explains how his previous experience as an apprentice has provided a solid foundation for his career

The Forterra London Apprenticeship Challenge tests the skills of bricklaying apprentices based in the capital 

Two Willmott Dixon apprentices reveal what it is like to continue their studies while gaining hands-on experience in the construction industry

Aimee Akinola, a project management apprentice, shares her experience of working on restoration projects across the Blenheim Palace World Heritage Site

Alfie Leeson, cost management apprentice at Turner & Townsend, reveals why he’s relishing the opportunity to study while gaining hands-on work experience

Successful candidates will gain experience across a varied programme of work, learning and study