Tag: careers
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Scrapping 50% university target is ‘real step forward’ for construction
Builders’ merchant Travis Pekins has welcomed the government’s decision to transform further and higher education. This week, the prime minister announced a package of reforms to the education skills system, which includes ditching Labour’s previous target of encouraging 50% of young people to go to university. Speaking at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool, Kier Starmer…
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HS2 showcases latest intake of apprentices and graduates
HS2 Ltd has welcomed a new cohort of apprentices and graduates into the business. This week, 21 new starters will begin a two-year programme of work on the high-speed rail project. Over the past eight years, HS2 Ltd has taken on 209 apprentices and 125 graduates. To date, a further 1,713 people have secured an…
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Construction employers warned of impending training costs
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A UK-based training and apprenticeship provider has issued an urgent call to employers in the construction and civil engineering sectors as the government prepares to make changes to skills funding. S&A Academy has urged employers to enrol their employees onto Level 7 (masters level) courses before the end of this year, or face significant costs per…
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One to watch: Aimee Shann FCIOB, quality manager, Wates
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CIOB Apprentice of the Month: Liam Major, assistant site manager, Croudace Homes – L6 Construction Site Management
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PfP Thrive welcomes first cohort of learners
PfP Thrive, part of housing association Places for People, has welcomed its first cohort of learners to its new training centre in Derby. PfP Thrive’s accredited training programmes are designed to support new talent and upskill those already in the sector. The first intake of learners began their studies this week, embarking on a training…
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NAWIC and Women in Property join forces to ‘inspire change’
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) and Women in Property have announced a collaboration to mark the upcoming UK Construction Week (UKCW). The two groups will join forces at the event to raise awareness for the support available to women in the industry. Between 30 September and 2 October, NAWIC and Women in Property…
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Amey doubles early careers roles for 2026
Amey’s Early Careers programme offers candidates one-to-one mentoring from industry experts, the opportunity to contribute to live infrastructure projects, and support in working towards recognised qualifications through relevant professional bodies. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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In pictures | Schoolchildren explore construction careers
More than 1,500 schoolchildren aged between 10 and 18 are receiving a hands-on introduction to trades such as carpentry, bricklaying and welding using virtual reality simulators. Construction & Engineering Week (23 to 25 September) aims to inspire the next generation of industry professional by delivering immersive and practical sessions. More than 50 companies from across…
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ECITB sets out strategy to address labour market competition
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The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has published its new strategy, Leading Industry Learning, outlining how it will help to address skills shortages and support industry growth. The five-year plan, from 2026 to 2030, outlines a strategy to develop the skills needed to deliver critical infrastructure across Great Britain. The ECITB forecasts that 40,000 additional…