Community Leaders Support New Apprenticeship İnitiative İn The Building İndustry

The number of apprentices entering the construction sector declines, and the number of unemployed under 25-year olds increases. This status has given rise to a new initiative aimed at strengthening communities and offering young people skills and advancement in the building industry.

The initiative, launched this week by CC Developments UK 2007 Ltd, has been given a much-welcomed reception by community development schemes in London and its surrounding boroughs.

Darren Bolger, Managing Director of CC Developments UK, with over 20 years experience in the industry said: “The introduction of the new initiatives will offer builders, tradesmen and professional service providers within the construction sector the opportunity to work in their immediate communities through our accreditation scheme.

“Through our Apprenticeship Scheme, we are also providing under 25-year-olds the opportunity to access the construction sector, working with professional companies and offering them the chance to build on their future, resulting in long-term vocational careers within the building and construction industry.”

Statistics released by ONS (Office for National Statistics) revealed last week that unemployment within the under-25 year old age bracket has hit the highest level since 1992 with figures resting at 1.2million.

Further research by BIS (Business Innovation and Skills) reveal a decline in the number of apprenticeship starts for the construction sectors, compared to 2008/2009 and only a 5% increase up from last year.