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ECITB sets out strategy to address labour market competition

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.

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Government urged to refine foundation apprenticeships strategy

EngineeringUK is urging the government to implement a series of recommendations to help “refine” foundation apprenticeships.

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Job spotlight: apprentice plumber, L&Q

Alfie Green explains how the experience gained during his apprenticeship at L&Q has been a major confidence booster.

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Screwfix apprentices reach major milestone

Screwfix is celebrating the graduation of 347 colleagues who have recently completed their apprenticeships in areas across the business.

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‘Lack of flexibility’ is hampering construction skills agenda

Skills reforms are forward progress, but more flexibility is needed to keep the construction industry moving.

Director Claire Foreman signs the steel post in the new GMIoT building (image: University of Salford/GMIoT)

Bridging the gap between builders and educators

The Greater Manchester Institute of Technology works with contractors to design qualifications to meet the sector’s needs. CM People speaks to some of the key players to hear how its apprenticeships are setting up the future workforce.

HS2 contractor welcomes 500th apprentice

Balfour Beatty Vinci (BBV), HS2’s construction partner for the West Midlands, is celebrating an apprenticeship milestone

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CITB outlines priorities for the year ahead

The Construction Industry Training Board has published its Business Plan for 2025-26

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CITB nearly doubles NEST apprenticeship starts

The Construction Industry Training Board has released its year-end figures for its New Entrant Support Team (NEST)

Calls for ‘greater transparency’ in Scottish apprenticeship system

Two of Scotland’s skills bodies have given an “in principle” welcome to government proposals to change the way apprenticeships are funded and run

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Worker shortages threaten new homes target

Latest research highlights the urgent need for new recruits in the homebuilding sector

Slow apprenticeship levels may threaten Labour’s growth agenda

Addressing a lack of awareness about construction career opportunities could mitigate the skills deficit, writes Barrett Harris.

Government announces £600m investment in construction skills

New reforms aim to help address skills shortages and attract a generation of new talent to construction

Two-thirds more women starting apprenticeships, study shows

Report reveals the number of women starting and completing apprenticeships has surged in recent years

Construction SMEs favour a ‘good work ethic’ in new recruits

New report outlines the recruitment challenges and opportunities facing construction SMEs

HS2 contractor boosts apprenticeship programme

More than 1,800 apprentices have previously secured roles on the high-speed rail project

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NAW 2025: Will reforms remove barriers to apprenticeships?

Following the recent government announcement, can changes to apprenticeship rules really make a difference for construction employers?

NAW 2025: Apprenticeship starts must triple to meet construction demand

New report highlights the importance of apprenticeships for the construction industry

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