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Countryside blog: Apprentices build on experience for new careers in construction

This year, as part of National Apprenticeship Week (14 – 18 March) the Government is advocating that employers “pass the torch” of knowledge from one generation onto the next. Countryside remains an enthusiastic supporter of apprenticeships, boosting much-needed skills and leading people on to successful careers in the construction sector.

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Bovis Homes apprentices rising to the challenge

Investing in youth is the way forward for Bovis Homes as the house builder looks to develop its thriving apprenticeship scheme and help boost the industry's ever-growing demand for skilled tradespeople in the process.

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Redrow to take on a ton of apprentices

Homebuilder Redrow has pledged to take on a record 100 trade apprentices this year as it continues to grow its business.

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Bid to bring Wales’ women on-site for construction careers

A new drive has begun to persuade more women to join Wales' construction workforce; forging careers as engineering professionals or skilled on-site workers such as bricklayers, carpenters, plumbers or electricians.

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Melissa graduates into site management

Twenty two year old Melissa Watson from Sunderland has landed the job of her dreams having graduated from Northumbria University with a first class degree in construction project management.

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