December 2013

Harrogate Borough Council has announced a new drive to boost the number of apprenticeships in the area, as well as encouraging local firms to take on young people.

The UK’s construction industry is growing at its fastest rate since the housing boom in 2007, according to the new Markit Index.

A young apprentice will be putting his new-found construction skills to the test when he heads to the Philippines next year to help rebuild communities devastated by Typhoon Haiyan.

A young apprentice has been picking up invaluable skills through assisting with the construction of the University of Nottingham’s new amenities building at Sutton Bonington.

Sheffield has the highest number of young apprentices of any core city in England, new research has confirmed.

The Modern Apprentice of the Year Award has been launched in Scotland in a bid to track down the top young apprentices who have shown commitment and capability.