National Apprenticeship Week 2023* will take place from 6 - 12 February 2023 and the theme is 'Skills For Life'. We want to make sure that FMB members have all the information they need to fully explore the benefits of taking on an apprentice and providing them the training they need to grow into a future asset to the construction sector.
Apprentices are the future of the construction sector, and SME construction businesses have a proud history of training and supporting new entrants into the sector through apprenticeships.
Take a look below for more information if you’re interested in strengthening your workforce for the future through hiring an apprentice.
*In Scotland, Scottish Apprenticeship Week will take place from 6 - 10 March 2023.
How to train an apprentice
We spoke to David Smallcombe and Charlie Braidwood of FMB member company David Smallcombe Ltd about their commitment to train the next generation of construction professionals. We also spoke to apprentice Harry Castle about the highlights of his apprenticeship experience so far.
Where can I find information about construction apprenticeships?
What financial support is available to help businesses train an apprentice?
What other funding and support is available for training?
Schemes are not necessarily wholly related to apprenticeships.
Inspiring the next generation
As each devolved nation runs a different system to recruit and train assessors please contact the FMB in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales to find out more.
How the FMB supports apprenticeships
- Training Group
The FMB Training Group is comprised of members who are passionate about training the next generation to tradespeople to a high standard. Its purpose is to promote and encourage educational and training projects within the construction industry, with a particular focus on apprenticeships and how to attract new entrants into the industry. Representatives from the Department for Education and CITB also contribute to this group. - Trailblazer Group
Acting on the findings of our recently published Trading Up Report, the FMB is in the process of setting up a Trailblazer Group, to work alongside The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education with an aim to establish a multi-trade apprenticeship. - Trading Up report
Published in 2020, the FMB's Trading Up report outlines a blueprint for how industry bodies can work in partnership to scale-up current levels of training among the UK’s domestic workforce. Read the Trading Up report. - Skills and training campaign
FMB Directors in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales engage with local members and policy makers to support construction apprenticeships. Find out more about our campaign to make it easier for SMEs to take on apprentices, and to provide training for their existing workforce.
Want to become an apprentice?
There are many great reasons to pursue a career in construction and apprenticeships provide a helpful path into the industry. If you're considering becoming an apprentice, you can check out the resources below to take your first step towards a new career.