Why Proposed Apprenticeship Reforms Risk Undermining Construction Skills
The construction industry is the backbone of the UK economy. It delivers the homes we live in, the infrastructure that connects us, and the energy…
Construction Apprenticeships
Leaders in Construction Warn of Risks to Apprenticeships and Skills
NOCN Group, alongside the British Association of Construction Heads (BACH), is urging the UK Government to reconsider proposed changes to construction and built environment apprenticeships…
The Crisis in Construction Apprenticeships: What Needs to Change
The UK construction industry is facing a mounting crisis in apprenticeship recruitment and retention, with nearly half of all apprentices not completing their training. This…
Topps Tiles Partners with Colleges to Tackle National Skills Shortage
A new education partnership designed to boost the number of qualified tilers in the UK has been launched by Topps Tiles. The UK’s number one…
Apprenticeship Provision in Wales – Addressing the Construction Industry Skills Gap
For anything to change in government policy three things are generally needed. The timing has to be right, there needs to be some workable solutions…
CITB Report finds that Apprenticeship Starts Need to Triple to Meet Industry Demand
Today, the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has published its latest ‘Construction Apprenticeships: Opportunities. Challenges. Support.’ report. The publication draws on a range of research…
Are We in a Short-Term Skills Trap? | FE Soundbite 779
Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 779: 11th January 2025 | Are we in a short-term skills trap? How do we Build tomorrow’s workforce from the…
New research tackles construction apprenticeship completion rate crisis
A new report from the British Association of Construction Heads (BACH) investigates the reasons behind why 47% of construction apprentices do not complete their apprenticeship.…