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Employers offered new apprenticeship funding powers

Employers are set to gain more control over the funding which underpins apprenticeship training schemes.

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Britain ‘needs more Advanced Apprenticeships’

More apprenticeships need to be offered in the construction planning and engineering sectors, in order to support these key areas of the economy, according to a new report.

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Builders ‘upbeat’ despite bricklayer shortages

Construction firms are struggling to find skilled tradespeople such as bricklayers, according to new research, as private commercial workloads improve.

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Have your say at the Building Futures summit - Andy Belton, CEO of CITB

With one in five employers telling us they are facing a skilled labour shortage, the race for talent is an increasing challenge.


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Construction growth ‘continues’ but skill gaps remain

Construction firms continued to recruit staff at a fast pace in December, as the sector’s growth remained robust, but skill gaps are still a key source of concern.

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