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Following a career in the armed forces, Craig Foster wanted a new challenge, something he could get stuck into and progress through. He moved to the construction industry – building a successful career in the process, progressing from an apprentice to supervisor.

You know about apprenticeships and degrees, but what about graduate apprenticeships? A combination of the two, graduate apprenticeships offer on-the-job experience with an industry-recognised degree at the end of it.

As part of National Apprentice Week 2022, we are launching a focus on some of the varied sectors within the construction industry – and today it’s roofing!

Thanks to the YouthBuild project, Julius Debrah started a new life and career in the construction industry. When the pandemic hit, Julius had to sign up for Universal Credit – now, six months after graduating from the programme, he is a trainee dryliner.

For Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2022, three apprentices tell Go Construct what they love about learning their chosen trades - and why a career in construction is perfect for them.

International Women's Day is a celebration of the achievements of women and a programme to encourage a more equal world. Find out how there are more women than ever in construction and how the industry is helping to #BreakTheBias.

To mark International Women's Day 2022, hear from three female apprentices about why they joined construction and how it has so much to offer them.

National Women in Construction week takes place between 6th and 12th March, 2022 in the USA. Find out more about the week and previous events.

Chelsea Cashman used to work in an Aldi Warehouse but was unhappy and wanted a change in career. Through the ‘Communities for You’ Scheme Chelsea was offered the opportunity of a 6 week work experience placement on site with Willis Construction as part of their Social Value engagement on a site in Bute Street.