How Biden’s apprenticeship push could affect builders

The president has taken action to bolster registered apprenticeships, but employers say it could mean more regulatory hoops to jump through on public projects.

Chicago nonprofit recruits hundreds to apprenticeships

Hire360 targets recruiting minorities and women to the trades, leveraging partnerships with big name developers, contractors and unions.

CITB review still pending as minister in charge quits

The status of an anticipated review into the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has been thrown into doubt after the minister overseeing the report quit unexpectedly. Robert Halfon quit his role as minister for apprenticeships and skills on Tuesday afternoon (26 March). Construction News understands… The post CITB review still pending as minister in charge quits appeared first on Construction News.

£60m apprenticeship funding to help tackle construction skills gap

Rishi Sunak pledged £60m of funding to boost apprenticeships in small and medium-sized enterprises(SME) and end the construction skills gap. The post £60m apprenticeship funding to help tackle construction skills gap appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

Biden administration announces expansion of registered apprenticeships

The administration previously announced $200 million in grant funding to support apprenticeship programs in high-demand areas.

HS2 Project Update, June 2023

HS2's Chief Executive, Mark Thurston, provides an HS2 project update on progress of the project

EDF - Take a tour of Sizewell B nuclear power station

Ever wondered what it's like inside a nuclear power station? Join Graduate Apprentice Poppy Able on a tour of Sizewell B power station.

The B1M - Construction 2025 Explained 09032016

B1M’s Fred Mills explaining why construction matters, why it needs to change and how to approach the radical targets proposed. The British government have an Industrial Strategy that supports job creation and economic growth. As part of that Strategy, they are forming partnerships with key, influential sectors – including construction. “Construction 2025” is the strategy developed by industry and the UK Government to improve construction by 2025.

IPA - Government Construction Strategy 2016-20, March 2016

The Government Construction Strategy (GCS) 2016-20 sets out the Government’s plan to develop its capability as a construction client and act as an exemplary client across the industry. GCS 2016-20 builds on the success of GCS 2011-15 and will help departments meet the challenges of inflationary pressure in a rising market by driving increased construction productivity. This increased productivity will facilitate forecast efficiency savings of £1.7 billion over the course of this Parliament.

HM Government - Industrial Strategy, Construction Sector Deal, 2018

The Construction Sector Deal sets out an ambitious partnership between the industry and the government that aims to transform the sector’s productivity through innovative technologies and a more highly skilled workforce

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