Bus and coach sector apprenticeships offer life changing opportunities and help tackle youth unemployment
The Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) is marking National Apprenticeship Week by highlighting the vital role apprenticeships in the sector play in building a skilled workforce, strengthening local communities, and supporting the Government’s ambition to reduce the number of young people who are not in education, employment, or training (NEET). New figures show apprenticeships in […]
Re-flow: Apprenticeship reform and workforce initiatives – what highways leaders need to know
The government has unveiled more detail on the £725 million overhaul of the apprenticeship system, signalling a continued push to rebuild the skills pipeline and to tackle long-term labour shortages. Apprenticeships: what’s changing? Headlines from the announcement: • A major £725 million investment has been announced to deliver more apprenticeships for young people and help […]
Final call to nominate an apprentice for a DfT Award
The DfT Special Recognition Apprentice Awards, taking place at the LCRIG Innovation & Learning Festival on 2 July 2025, shine a spotlight on apprentices who are going above and beyond – whether inspiring others, excelling in frontline roles, or demonstrating outstanding skill and growth. With just a few days to go until the entry deadline, now is the time to nominate an apprentice […]
New Civil Engineering Technician Apprenticeship boosts Cornwall’s construction sector
Cormac have launched a new Level 3 Civil Engineering Technician Apprenticeship in partnership with Truro and Penwith College this October. This initiative addresses the skills shortage in the region’s construction and civil engineering sectors and provides essential training opportunities for the next generation of professionals. As infrastructure demands rapidly increase, this apprenticeship will nurture a […]
Cormac invests over £1m in training and development
Over the last 12 months, Cormac has shown commitment to delivering value for its communities by investing over £1 million in training and development. In 2022/23, the leading civil engineering, highway, and environmental services provider delivered 1,327 weeks of training. Cormac is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce, which is demonstrated in its […]
Local Grantham Southern Relief Road apprentice continues to shine
A Lincolnshire college student has earned an apprenticeship with Galliford Try following a 18-month work placement. Oscar Lacey, 18, had been a work placement student with Galliford Try from November 2021 to May 2023 before applying for an apprenticeship position following a successful second year at Lincoln College. Having achieved a Level 3 extended diploma […]
Tarmac rated ‘Outstanding’ on apprenticeship delivery
Tarmac’s learning and development team has received an Outstanding rating by Ofsted in its first full inspection of its apprenticeship provision. The apprenticeship programme delivered at Tarmac’s National Skills and Safety Park, located at Nether Langwith Quarry, near Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, received its first full inspection in early August and Tarmac is currently the only employer […]
Go-Ahead is named the fifth top apprenticeship employer in the UK, securing its top position in the UK transport industry
The Go-Ahead Group has said it is ‘proud’ to be listed the fifth top apprenticeships provider in the UK, in a ranking developed by the Department for Education. The group celebrates after beating its previous ranking by eight places and secures its lead position as top apprenticeship employer in the transport industry – ahead of […]
Marking National Apprenticeship Week with three inspiring early careers professionals on this week’s Highways Voices
Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode! “The main thing interested me was the fact that it’s not just in a warehouse picking this stock all day, you can one day be 20 miles down the M6 or round the corner on the M62 doing all sorts of […]