Two brand new apprenticeships are launched to tackle the skills gap in the North West

The University of Salford has launched two new apprenticeship programmes in construction and the built environment.

The new government and local leaders recently announced plans to build 75,000 new homes in Greater Manchester. The new North West apprenticeships from the University of Salford are part of the solution to tackling the widening skills gaps and will help realise these ambitious housing plans.

The University’s growth in apprenticeships over the last five years is impressive, the number of new apprentices in construction and built environment programmes more than doubled since 2020.

The School of Science, Engineering and Environment at the University of Salford is offering new apprenticeship programmes which are Construction Quantity Surveyor (Level 6) and Construction Quantity Surveying Technician (Level 4).

Those interested in learning more about these fantastic new courses and other apprenticeship programmes across sectors including construction, engineering, science, healthcare and public services can sign up for upcoming Open Days on Saturday, October 12, 2024, and Saturday, November 9, 2024. Employers, looking to upskill and retain their team can complete the contact form and the University's dedicated Apprenticeship Services Unit (ASU) will be in touch with further information.

The new government has ambitious plans for public infrastructure projects and housing, with a target of building 1.5 million homes. Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham aims to build 75,000 of them in Greater Manchester alone.*

The North West is second in the UK for construction output and this forms a large part of the local economic plan for Greater Manchester, around £14.1bn from 2021-2025, in growth areas like housing and