The Electrical Safety Council has confirmed the importance of gaining the relevant skills in the electrical profession, as it highlights the dangers for homeowners of using a non-qualified electrician.
A new report from the TUC has suggested that females are less likely to enter into traditionally male dominated apprenticeships, including those in the construction sector.
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.
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.
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.
Apprentices from a range of different sectors battled it out at the recent Skills Show 2013 at the NEC in Birmingham, in a bid to prove that they are the best of the best.
Mykal has announced the launch of a new paint stripping product and clean-up wipes aimed at helping busy tilers, plasterers and other tradesmen and apprentices across the UK.