Apprenticeships

Education secretary launches National Apprenticeship Week

Gavin Williamson meets apprentices from Mace to find out more about the next generation of digital skills required by the construction sector.

5 months 3 days ago
Apprenticeships provide great foundations for a successful career

Many students are led to believe that going to university is the only way to secure a professional job. AECOM trainee Benjamin Cunningham begs to differ.

10 months 1 week ago
Education secretary meets WSP apprentices during National Apprenticeship Week

Apprenticeship applications at WSP set to double in 2019 as competition for key roles reaches its peak.

1 year 4 months ago
Constructing career paths

National Apprenticeship Week highlights the need to recruit the next generation of highly skilled employees into the construction industry.

1 year 4 months ago
Contractors hiring apprentices expected to rise by 72% in the last two years, CECA say

New data published by CECA appears to show that contractors are bucking the trend for the wider economy and hiring more apprentices than graduates.

1 year 7 months ago
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.

1 year 10 months ago
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.

2 years 3 months ago
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.

2 years 4 months ago
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.

2 years 4 months ago
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.

2 years 4 months ago