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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?

"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

🏠 The Government is working with CITB and Build UK member NHBC to launch 32 new Homebuilding Skills Hubs which will provide 5,000 construction apprenticeship places each year.     The new ‘fast track’ apprenticeships in key trades can be completed in 12‐18 months, compared to the usual 24‐30 months, meaning more construction workers can be trained quickly to boost housebuilding. Find out more:

Apprenticeship programs are now targeting women & newcomers in BC's construction industry, to broaden and diversify the talent pool. By modernizing skilled trades training and apprenticeship programs, we can take a step forward and work towards a more inclusive industry. #diversityintalent #constructionindustry #skilledtrades #apprenticeshipprogram #constructionnews #construction #infrastructure

🏗️ Lay the Foundation for Success with Our Apprenticeships! 🏗️ Skilled construction workers are essential to our economy, and the industry is currently facing a shortage. Priory Apprenticeships support the industry by offering two fantastic programmes delivered by experts from industry, designed to tackle this critical need:  🔧 Groundworker Apprenticeship:  • Hands-on experience in structural work, drainage systems, concrete, road and pathway building, and hard landscaping.   • Delivered by experts with recent industry experience  • Training tailored to suit your business 🏠 Property Maintenance Operative Apprenticeship:  • Practical training in a variety of trades including carpentry, plastering, brickwork, and much more  • Apprentices trained locally at our purpose-built training centre   • Delivered by experienced professionals. Why Choose Apprenticeships?  • Cost-effective training solution that tackles the skills-shortage through programmes designed by the construction industry  • Generous funding available for employers that support apprenticeships  • 96% of employers report benefits from offering apprenticeships (Government survey). 💰 CITB Grants Available:  • £2,500 per year, per apprentice (paid in installments).  • £3,500 achievement grant upon successful completion. Who is CITB? The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is the Sector Skills Council and Industry Training Board for the construction industry. They work with construction companies to improve skills, increase competitive edge, and respond to the many challenges employers face. CITB supports apprentice employers through additional funding and grants on top of the government and levy funding available 👉 Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your construction workforce! Contact us today to get started. #Construction #Apprenticeships #Training #Skills #constructionapprenticeships #CITB 

Latest from FE News: New skills hubs launched to get Britain building: 5,000 more construction apprenticeship places will be made available per year thanks to £140m industry investment to get Britain building again. A total of 32… New skills hubs launched to get Britain building was published on FE News by Department for Education (DfE) #EducationNewsFENews Read more here:

UK network of 32 new Homebuilding Skills Hubs will be set-up by 2028 to offer 5,000 more fast-track construction apprenticeship places per year

🚧 Building for the Future 🚧 As we look ahead to next month's National Apprenticeship Week (10th–16th February), we’re highlighting the importance of improving apprenticeship completion rates across the scaffolding and construction industries. A BACH study revealed that only 56% of construction apprenticeships are completed—impacting the future of our industry. Together, we can change this by providing better support for apprentices, enhancing mentorship, and removing barriers to success. Let’s work together to inspire the next generation of scaffolders and ensure apprenticeships remain the foundation for success. 💪 🔗 https://zurl.co/i29xa #NationalScaffoldingWeek #NAW2025 #Apprenticeships #ScaffoldingCareers

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) has teamed up with Welsh Government to launch new degree apprenticeships in Construction Management, and Quantity Surveying. Starting in September 2024, these four-year programmes, fully funded by Welsh Government, will offer students the chance to earn a degree while gaining hands-on experience. With the construction sector alone needing an extra 11,000 workers by 2028, the new degree apprenticeships come at a crucial time. Professor Elwen Evans, KC, Vice-Chancellor of UWTSD said: “We are delighted that the Construction Degree Apprenticeships are now available for employers and apprentices in the sector. These programmes will enable individuals to develop a high-level skill set that will benefit them and their employers in a fast moving and exciting sector.” The Cabinet Secretary for the Economy, Energy, and Welsh Language, Jeremy Miles, said: “These programmes not only prepare individuals for high-demand jobs and higher wage occupations, but will also ensure a skilled, resilient and forward-looking workforce to drive economic growth and provide innovative solutions to social and climate challenges.” Gareth Williams, Standards and Qualifications Manager (Wales) for CITB said: “People wanting to work in construction need clear career pathways into the industry and these new construction degree apprenticeships are a significant milestone towards achieving this. The launch of these apprenticeships also demonstrates a sector pulling together in a shared direction to overcome industry and broader challenges.” Employers are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity by hiring new apprentices or upskilling their current workforce. The programme is open to people of all ages, whether they’re fresh out of A-Levels or Level-4 apprenticeships or are already working. Jac Beynon, (pictured) is employed as an assistant Quantity Surveyor at Jones Brothers (Henllan) Ltd in Cross Hands, Llanelli and has just completed his HND in Quantity Surveying at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David as part of his Higher Apprenticeship programme. He will be one of the first cohort to start the new degree apprenticeship programme at UWTSD in September. Jac, aged 21, said: “My primary aim is to gain practical, hands-on experience in my chosen field. I want to develop industry-specific skills that are directly applicable to real-world scenarios. “Undertaking an apprenticeship is also about building confidence in my abilities to handle professional responsibilities and make informed decisions independently.” https://lnkd.in/ekMUi5xc #degreeapprenticeships #construction #quantitysurveying #highereducation #industrycollaboration Bridget Moseley Gareth Evans Emily Hunt Emma Davies Jac Beynon

5,000 more construction apprenticeship places will be made available per year thanks to £140m industry investment to get Britain building again. A total of 32 pioneering new Homebuilding Skills Hubs will deliver fast-track training to local areas that need more housing, while giving apprentices vital skills to boost housebuilding in the UK and drive forward the government’s growth mission. https://lnkd.in/gqcieDkm