Katy Thierens’ Post

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

The RTPI is delighted to report that there are now over 100 members who have gained Chartered status via the Chartered Town Planner Apprenticeship route. Well done to all those that have achieved this status. 👏 This newest route to Chartered status has proved popular, with approximately 700 apprentices currently on programme, studying at one of 11 accredited Planning Schools in England. University of Birmingham | Higher and degree apprenticeships at the University of Brighton | University of the West of England | Anglia Ruskin University | School of Built Environment, Engineering and Computing @ Leeds Beckett University |LSBU Apprenticeships | Bartlett School of Architecture, University College London | University of Westminster | University of Plymouth | Sheffield Hallam University | Oxford Brookes University None of this would be possible if it were not for the hard work and dedication of apprentices, employers, our accredited Planning Schools and the Professional Discussion and APC assessors - Chartered members who give up their valuable time to support apprentices and the next generation of planners. Employers are encouraged to continue to offer the apprenticeship route to upskill existing staff and/or recruit new talent to provide a diverse audience with the opportunity to enter into or advance in the profession. Read more:https://lnkd.in/eyahHeWN #charteredtownplanner #apprenticeships #nextgeneration

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.

The RIBA, Royal Town Planning Institute, The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and RICS - representing 200,000 built environment professionals - have issued a joint statement calling for built environment Level 7 apprenticeships to be exempt from reforms in access to the Growth and Skills Levy. This unified stance emphasises how these apprenticeships are vital for: • Meeting the government's target of 1.5 million new homes • Accelerating the path to net zero • Addressing critical sector skills shortages • Widening access to built environment professions • Increasing diversity in the sector The bodies warn that without levy funding access, organisations will struggle to support and deliver essential training, impacting the sector's capacity to meet government growth targets. Read the full statement: https://ow.ly/2Wwh50UC0I2 #Construction #BuildingIndustry #Apprenticeships #Skills #ProfessionalDevelopment

"While the benefits of apprenticeships are widely recognised, the hidden advantages are equally important." Charles Mortimer, Managing Director of CML (Construction Marine Ltd), explains how apprenticeships can be a cornerstone of success for construction businesses. Read the full article here: #UKrail #railways

South Australia recorded a 19.2% increase in apprenticeships and traineeships in 2023, with a notable 23.6% rise in new contracts. Significant enrolment growth occurred in engineering, architecture, education, and IT. Click the link below to read more about an apprentice who has found success through a carpentry program, emphasising hands-on work and supportive employers. The 10-year plan focuses on learner support, quality training, and targeted investments. https://lnkd.in/gupWuDzU

I've witnessed countless stories within my family and my community in Mangere East and broader South Auckland—students of all ages grappling with tough decisions about their studies and jobs to support their families. For too long, we have designed systems that have forced us to choose between advancing our education and helping our loved ones. The launch of Degree-level apprenticeships is a game-changer. As Katherine Hall, Executive Director of ConCOVE Tūhura, puts it: "By integrating academic study with practical work experience, we are equipping future professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in industry—faster." We are finally attuning our systems to our sector's and communities' urgent needs. Transformative projects like Degree-level apprenticeships, along with the many initiatives ConCOVE is enabling within the construction and infrastructure sector and VET, are why we were set up. #DegreeLevelApprenticeships #EarnAsYouLearn #EmpoweringCommunities #ConCOVETūhura #IndustryReady #SystemsChange

Happy National Apprenticeship Week! I am excited to share recent RAND work with Ellyn Terry, Jeffrey Wenger, and Melanie Zaber, Ph.D., which explores the role of construction apprenticeship in addressing the industry's skilled labor shortage. We find that apprenticeship and other existing workforce pathways are only able to meet half of the projected labor demand. Despite significant growth in construction apprenticeships, capacity constraints and high non-completion rates are limiting their potential. If these issues are not addressed, construction workforce challenges are likely to persist. Some key findings:  · Experts estimate a need for 500,000 additional construction workers in 2024. · Apprenticeship enrollment has doubled, yet worker demand still outpaces supply. ·  · Capacity is scattered: one-third of construction apprenticeship programs host only one apprentice. · Completion rates are abysmal: 40 percent of construction apprentices will drop out To read the full report, visit https://lnkd.in/gwh-qdFR I welcome your thoughts on this work, particularly as we plan to expand our research work on apprenticeship in the near future.

Fantastic to see Pledge organisation Castle backing an apprenticeship project which aims to get more skilled youngsters into the construction industry. https://lnkd.in/eWFne7wr

"If the U.S. focuses on apprenticeship as the main vehicle to meet labor demand without addressing capacity and noncompletion [challenges facing apprenticeship programs], the country will fail to meet the growing construction workforce demand."