What are degree apprenticeships? 5 FAQs, answered

Degree apprenticeships are emerging as a popular alternative to the traditional university route. Here's everything you need to know about what they are and how they work. Apprenticeships have come…

Why SMEs should reconsider apprenticeships

If you've considered launching an apprenticeship scheme but have reservations, here are a few reasons why now is a great time to reconsider. The popularity and awareness of apprenticeships is…

8 reasons you should launch an apprenticeship scheme with UCEM

Here are several reasons why you should consider launching your apprenticeship scheme with UCEM as your education provider. Degree apprenticeships are an increasingly popular model of learning in the England.…

Everyone can contribute to global change: a Q&A with UCEM Student Officer for Sustainability Kian Bruney

Kian Bruney has been appointed as one of four new Student Officers for Sustainability at UCEM. We sat down with him to find out what drew him to the role…

Apprenticeships: the secret ingredient for diversity in the built environment?

Apprenticeships can offer a raft of benefits for businesses, including a chance to improve the diversity of their hiring pool. The benefits of having a diverse workforce are well documented.…

What’s happening with Skills England and the Apprenticeship Levy?

One of Labour’s first acts after winning the UK General Election was to announce changes to the Apprenticeship Levy. Here’s what these changes could mean for businesses. July 2024 welcomed…

How apprenticeships can help you with succession planning

Here's how apprenticeships can help HR teams implement their succession plans and prepare for the departure of key employees. No one works at one job forever. While some people may…

Forty apprentices and counting

Mark Winsor, Talent and Development Manager at Lambert Smith Hampton, believes younger generations will play a crucial part in helping the built environment overcome the challenges of sustainability, diversity and…

A blueprint for successful built environment professional apprenticeships

UCEM, in partnership with the Construction Industry Council (CIC) and the Construction Leadership Council (CLC), has published a report titled ‘Enabling Successful Built Environment Apprenticeships’. The report proposes reforms to…

Who can be an apprentice?

Why apprenticeships aren’t just for school leavers This National Apprenticeship Week (#NAW2023), we’re setting out to bust the myth that apprenticeships are only for young people who don’t want to…

Principal Thoughts: A positive Ofsted inspection – now let’s celebrate!

Welcome to the latest edition of Ashley Wheaton’s ‘Principal Thoughts’. This month, Ashley reflects on UCEM’s successful Ofsted inspection and the hard work which went into it, and invites stakeholders…

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‘I consider one of our greatest achievements as business owners has been the development of our apprentices’: Q&A with an apprentice and their employer

We recently spoke to former UCEM apprentice, Sam Prideaux, and his director, Martin Munday, about their passion for apprenticeships. Sam and Martin work for Modus Construction Consultants - an award…