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The Budget – How can we simultaneously support SMEs and apprentices to deliver more housing?

|Date: 28 November, 2025

The Budget – How can we simultaneously support SMEs and apprentices to deliver more housing?

On Wednesday Chancellor Rachel Reeves shared the annual Autumn Budget. One key announcement was the incre ...

On Wednesday Chancellor Rachel Reeves shared the annual Autumn Budget. One key announcement was the increases in minimum and apprenticeship wages but with the construction workforce already a challeng ...

28 November, 2025
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VIVID welcomes new electrician apprentices

|Date: 25 August, 2025

VIVID welcomes new electrician apprentices

Starting out in the world of work can be tough, especially when experience is hard to come by. That’s why ...

Starting out in the world of work can be tough, especially when experience is hard to come by. That’s why VIVID offers apprenticeships that give people the chance to learn on the job, gain qualificati ...

25 August, 2025
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Shining a light on trade careers

|Date: 18 August, 2025

Shining a light on trade careers

To fix the housing crisis, we need to solve the skills shortage, says L&Q's Executive Director of Pro ...

To fix the housing crisis, we need to solve the skills shortage, says L&Q's Executive Director of Property Services, David Lewis. The housing and construction sector has weathered its fair share o ...

18 August, 2025
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Building opportunities to tackle skills shortage

|Date: 20 February, 2024

Building opportunities to tackle skills shortage

A partnership responsible for transforming Newcastle’s West End, is providing the opportunity for local d ...

A partnership responsible for transforming Newcastle’s West End, is providing the opportunity for local developers and contractors to support an initiative, which is tackling the construction skills s ...

20 February, 2024
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Bromford supports new generation of housebuilders

|Date: 12 February, 2024

Bromford supports new generation of housebuilders

Gloucestershire-based housing association, Bromford, is showcasing some of its latest apprentices, ahead ...

Gloucestershire-based housing association, Bromford, is showcasing some of its latest apprentices, ahead of opening up applications for its next intake of apprentices to join it in September. Nineteen ...

12 February, 2024
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National Apprenticeship Week celebrated in Enfield

|Date: 9 February, 2024

National Apprenticeship Week celebrated in Enfield

This National Apprenticeship Week, Enfield Council is highlighting several success stories based at the l ...

This National Apprenticeship Week, Enfield Council is highlighting several success stories based at the landmark Meridian Water regeneration project. Local apprentices working with Enfield Council’s p ...

9 February, 2024
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LiveWest helps former chef realise his dream career and supports new apprenties with toolboxes

|Date: 9 February, 2024

LiveWest helps former chef realise his dream career and supports new apprenties with toolboxes

LiveWest recognises the importance of providing practical career opportunities for local people through a ...

LiveWest recognises the importance of providing practical career opportunities for local people through apprenticeships and amongst its growing apprentice success stories, has helped a former chef rea ...

9 February, 2024
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Livv Housing Group celebrates National Apprenticeship Week with latest success story

|Date: 9 February, 2024

Livv Housing Group celebrates National Apprenticeship Week with latest success story

Livv Housing Group is one of the largest apprenticeship providers in Knowsley, Merseyside. This National ...

Livv Housing Group is one of the largest apprenticeship providers in Knowsley, Merseyside. This National Apprenticeship Week, the housing association proudly highlights the success of Ellie Moss who p ...

9 February, 2024
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First Choice Homes Oldham supports apprentices to flourish

|Date: 8 February, 2024

First Choice Homes Oldham supports apprentices to flourish

Offering practical learning and hands-on experience, apprenticeships can be a great route into the housin ...

Offering practical learning and hands-on experience, apprenticeships can be a great route into the housing and construction professions. First Choice Homes Oldham understands the importance of support ...

8 February, 2024
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Apprenticeships … not just for starting out, for life

|Date: 8 February, 2024

Apprenticeships … not just for starting out, for life

One of the North East’s largest housing associations, believe housing, knows the lifelong value of appren ...

One of the North East’s largest housing associations, believe housing, knows the lifelong value of apprenticeships to both colleagues and the business. Among its 640 colleagues, believe housing curren ...

8 February, 2024
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