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Apprenticeships
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Apprenticeship or university? Why not do both?
Dominik McCormick chose an apprenticeship in AECOM’s transport division to pursue his desired career, gaining valuable work experience whilst still continuing to study. -
Construction union calls for end to “dead end” construction training courses
Unite have discovered that the vast majority of training courses available to young people are not linked to apprenticeships. -
Construction apprentices can earn more than university graduates, says FMB
The Federation of Master Builders has revealed that a career in construction can prove to be more lucrative than going to university. -
Improved understanding of apprenticeships could unlock engineering talent
EngineeringUK says raising awareness of vocational routes into engineering is crucial if current skills challenges are to be addressed. -
We need to make apprenticeships more attractive
Apprenticeships offer school leavers a fantastic career option, says a former apprentice with a leading role at WSP. -
Tony Gee director Chris Burton to head up Technician Apprenticeship Consortium
The consortium set up to encourage the recruitment and training of technician and degree apprentices has a new chair. -
Apprenticeships providing a world of opportunity
More and more young people are viewing apprenticeships as the preferred option to launch a career in engineering. -
Industry needs to do more to encourage apprenticeships, says AECOM
To attract more apprenticeships, the industry must capture the imagination of young people and inspire them into the construction sector. -
Network Rail doubles number of apprenticeships
More technical and business apprenticeships made available by Network Rail to cope with an expanding rail network. -
Misguided or not guided at all: young people failed by poor advice
Redrow's survey of school children and parents, released to mark the start of National Apprenticeship Week, highlights the size of the challenge faced in attracting young people to the industry.