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18 April 2026

Averil Young, senior lecturer and union rep

Averil Young reveals how she makes numbers meaningful to construction students – and is building up young women and people from minority groups who want to enter the trades An estimated 60,000 more tradespeople need to qualify through our colleges and training centres to reach the government’s ambitious new homes target.  On the front line […]

Lessons from our apprentices

The Association of Apprentices convened a roundtable for apprentices to tell us about their training and views on current reforms. Jessica Hill was there to listen…