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Funding for construction firms to take on Programme Led Apprentices

By Sue Mennell (18-04-2008)
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Learning and Development News - Funding for construction firms to take on Programme Led Apprentices

Despite funding equating to around £3,000 towards the training of each apprentice on the Programme Led Apprentices (PLA) scheme, there are still around 650 apprentices seeking a placement.

Apprentices on the PLA scheme will have already completed college-based qualifications before being sent out for apprenticeship placement, meaning they are available to work on-site five days a week, with no requirement to take time out to attend college.  Smaller companies have been quick to take on apprentices since the scheme was rolled out last April.  ConstructionSkills will now work hard to convince construction employers of all sizes what a great resource apprentices can be.

Following completion of college-based qualifications, each apprentice requires around 9-12 months practical work-based learning with an employer.

Director of ConstructionSkills Apprenticeship Max Hamps said: “Apprentices are not only essential to the future of the construction industry but to the future of the UK economy. They can also be an invaluable asset to any company. By offering a flexible resource that can help your business grow, an apprentice could be the best investment your business ever makes."

 

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