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Architectural apprenticeships have to be the future. I find it disconcerting to read this article and the speculation that changes to the apprenticeship levy system will reduce further the number of architectural practices pursuing support of apprentice positions. From a equity and inclusion perspective in particular, apprenticeships have to be the way to go. For architects to undergo the same training period as a doctor, accrue debts of 50k plus (before interest) and realistically max out their career earnings with salaries at a third of an average GP, it is clear something needs to change. Apprenticeships were that opportunity. Architecture is already unattainable to so many without the family wealth to support their qualification journey. I actually benefitted personally from the apprenticeship levy as it paid the cost of my MBA qualifications at a former employer. Looking back objectively, should that levy have been directed to supporting a 40 year old man already working at director level in his business at the time however; I’d say absolutely not! Let’s simplify the apprenticeship route, communicate it better and incentivise companies to use it for invest more in young people. We need more talented young people from the whole societal spectrum coming into architecture and systems set to help them succeed.

SCEBE Associate Professor Dr Suha Jaradat has written an article for the Times Higher Education website (THE) on the importance of graduate apprenticeships

Haman Manak, Procurement Director at Stanmore, advocates for a UCAS-style platform for apprenticeships to address the construction skills crisis. A centralized system, the proposed Vocational Courses Admission Service (VCAS), would simplify applications, enhance employer accountability, and elevate apprenticeships as a credible and accessible alternative to higher education. This bold reform could unlock new talent and secure the future of the industry. What are your thoughts?

Edinburgh Napier University's Associate Professor Dr Suha Jaradat shares some advice on the importance of graduate apprenticeships and how to go about applying them. https://lnkd.in/epfd_YNv

How to make your architecture apprenticeship exceptional ⬇️ Strategies for ensuring successful apprenticeship training – six apprentices and what made it work for them: https://ow.ly/xEfj50RFF1o

A recently published article reveals that apprenticeships across various industries now boast salaries that surpass those of university graduates💪 In sectors like construction and engineering, apprentices are earning significantly more than those that studied a similar course at university, within equivalent timeframes. This acknowledgement underscores the value of apprenticeships, with organisations recognising that the practical skills acquired through such programmes accelerate qualification attainment and job performance ability at a greater rate. Check out the article below to find out more: https://lnkd.in/eN9nur-j #apprenticeshipswork #skillsforlife #news

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🗣 "We urgently need professionals on a scale never seen before, yet we are seeing bottlenecks in a system when we need it to be as free-flowing as possible" Nikki Davis (pictured), Principal and CEO at Leeds College of Building, has written an open letter to Bridget Phillipson, Secretary of State for Education, highlighting the challenges within construction around availability of skilled workers, barriers to apprenticeships, remuneration for tutors, plus other areas which need to be addressed if the government is to meet its goals for housebuilding and the wider construction sector. 👀 View the full letter here: https://lnkd.in/eiqMwCPm ❓Do you agree with Nikki's concerns? If so, what needs to happen to address them? Let us know in the comments #careersinconstruction #construction #skills #skillsdevelopment #roofing #contractors #installers #apprenticeships #schoolleavers

*Calling all apprentices* An interesting article by the Telegraph around apprentices. For years, they were definitely underutilised, or never flavour of the month for school leavers, but apprenticeships have developed massively and offer a great route for many looking to upskill at different stages of their career. For early careers specifically... an even more attractive option now that student debt will inevitably rise in line with increasing fees and cost of living. I'd love to see some analysis regarding senior management and those who took the apprenticeship route, but I'm certain that this will increase drastically very soon! Especially as we will all need to upskill and become apprentices in some shape or form over the next 5-10 years....right? #apprentice #upskill #apprenticeship

🚀 Chattanooga is emerging as a leading apprenticeship hub, transforming the way companies think about hiring employees. With innovative programs supported by BuildWithin, local employers, like Josh Davis at Human Powered are providing employees with real-time career training and invaluable hands-on experience. 🔎 Read the full article to learn more about the exciting developments in Chattanooga's apprenticeship programs and how they are shaping the workforce of tomorrow:  🔗 https://bit.ly/4hBqsff Walton R. Dr. Ximena Gates Hartsock #apprenticeshipworks #chattanoogajobs