Apprenticeships are Good for Business

More and more employers are getting the message that apprentices are good for business. Building union UCATT's project has secured employer commitment to apprenticeships, developed the role of ULRs and the wider union to support apprenticeships while ensuring workers access relevant, high-quality training through effective partnerships with learning providers. The Sector Skills Agreement for Construction between Construction Skills and UCATT commits both parties to increasing the number of apprenticeships to provide an effective entry route for new entrants at craft level.

UCATT provides a great deal of support to construction apprentices throughout Britain, giving them guidance and advice in order to ensure that they are able to complete their apprenticeships and then secure permanent roles within the industry. Full-time UCATT officials attend construction colleges to give apprentices both individual and group support and also assist with personal vocational development.

UCATT have secured employer commitment to apprenticeships: developed the role of the ULR and wider union in supporting apprenticeships while ensuring workers access high quality training relevant to their needs through effective partnerships with providers.

Alan Ritchie, UCATT General Secretary said: “UCATT is delighted to win this award for our work with apprentices and to be commended for our projects which develop and enhance the skills of adult construction workers. UCATT is increasingly playing a key role in promoting and expanding training and skills in the workplace.”