People National Apprenticeship Week: five top tips to tackle skills gaps How can construction companies use apprenticeships to ensure they do not fall behind and struggle with the need for fresh talent?
People National Apprenticeship Week: Ashe showcases construction careers Two apprentices from Ashe Construction share their experiences of starting a career in the construction industry
People National Apprenticeship Week: building a skilled workforce Apprentice turned recruitment officer Daniel Simpkins believes collaboration between construction firms and apprenticeship services such as EN:Able Futures is key to tackling long-term skills challenges
News National Apprenticeship Week: construction’s popularity rises Apprenticeship starts in construction, planning and the built environment increased sharply last year, demonstrating the popularity of the sector as a route for career progression.
People National Apprenticeship Week: construction shows sharp rise in popularity New data illustrates the popularity of the construction industry among apprentices
People National Apprenticeship Week: why employers should never discount older candidates As National Apprenticeship Week gets under way, construction leaders should consider the benefits of recruiting older apprentices
People Breedon launches 2024 apprenticeship scheme New programme will see 40 apprentices join the company in September
People SME apprenticeship levy scheme nears £48m West Midlands Combined Authority is encouraging more SME employers to recruit apprentices so that they can benefit from the scheme
People TICA apprentices get into the Christmas spirit using cladding materials Apprentices are creating Christmas trees using thermal insulation materials and cladding as part of a festive “tree-off” competition
People Morgan Sindall invests in infrastructure skills Morgan Sindall Infrastructure’s partnership with the Energy Coast University Technical College will support an apprenticeship programme in Cumbria
People Job spotlight: Julie Deeley, EN:Able Futures As director of operations at EN:Able Futures, Julie Deeley says a passion for apprenticeships is crucial, as well as a good memory
People Balfour Beatty boss recognises award-winning apprentices Ten apprentices from Balfour Beatty and its supply chain have secured the company’s Founder’s Pledge Award
People T-Levels: a vocational route into construction Bowmer + Kirkland’s Emma Hibbert tells CIOB People how T-Level students can help the industry address long-term skills gaps
People Autumn Statement: Industry cautiously welcomes skills investment Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced £50m of funding for apprentices in engineering and other growth sectors
People Blenheim housebuilder welcomes new apprentices Blenheim Palace and Estate aims to train 100 young people by 2027 through its apprenticeship programme
People Flexi-job apprenticeship scheme aims to boost housing sector skills EN:Able Futures has partnered with Berneslai Homes to secure placements for six electrical apprentices
People Balfour Beatty offers work placements for disadvantaged young people Balfour Beatty is working with Groundwork Northamptonshire to provide paid work placements and long-term employment opportunities
People Bouygues backs shared apprenticeship scheme Bouygues UK is joining Whitehead Building Services to support new apprentices in Carmarthenshire
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