All national apprenticeship week articles
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CommentThis is a key time for our industry, but we must improve our practices to make the most of it
The government is clear that construction has a vital role to play in delivering its growth agenda. It is up to us to make sure we do so safely and successfully, says Mark Reynolds
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NewsFirms to get greater flexibility on apprenticeships under government reforms
Qualifications requirements to be eased and minimum time for apprenticeship terms reduced
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CommentWe are working to ensure apprentices will be our legacy
Providing young people with opportunities to earn while they learn helps to tackle the skills crisis and encourages the next generation of talent, says Dawn Moore of Murphy
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CommentWe have a mountain to climb to attract enough talent to construction
Mace’s chief executive on why reforming the Apprenticeship Levy is just one important part of a collective effort to tackle the skills crisis
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CommentDrop in apprenticeship starts shows need for reform
Given that the skills shortage is currently the number one concern for most construction employers and therefore it’s vital that the industry recruits and trains more new entrants
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NewsView of apprenticeships improves but money still a barrier, Redrow survey reveals
Number of young people considering an apprenticeship up by 14%, according to housebuilder
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CommentLook beyond the job board when recruiting
Building skills capacity and a loyal and energetic workforce is the key to long-term success – yet the reality is that recruitment sites or job boards are no longer the only way to find talent