New construction apprenticeships in Wales

The Welsh government has teamed up with three universities to launch new degree apprenticeships in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying and Real Estate. With the Welsh construction sector alone needing an extra 11,000 workers by 2028, the apprenticeships come at a crucial time.

Starting in September 2024, these four-year programmes will offer students the chance to earn a degree while gaining hands-on experience in employment. The courses will be offered at Wrexham University, the University of South Wales and the University of Wales Trinity Saint David.

The Construction Industry Training Board praised the “sector pulling together in a shared direction to overcome industry and broader challenges”.

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