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From Greek University to ICE Graduate role in London

My name is Dimitrios Kasdaglis, I studied Civil Engineering (BEng) in Greece and I am a Graduate Member at the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE). I started with Byrne Bros in March 2015 as an assistant Site Engineer, and in September 2015...

VGC Group – my apprenticeship led to a responsible permanent position

The VGC Group offers a variety of apprenticeships as part of a wide-ranging development programme. The company offers apprenticeships, work experience, internships and an ICE-approved graduate training scheme, as well as running a Women...

Currie & Brown - bringing in young talent is a fundamental part of our growth strategy

Currie & Brown made the decision to launch an apprenticeship scheme in order to tackle the skills shortage that is currently so endemic across the built environment sector. For Currie & Brown, bringing in young talent is a fundamental part of...

Ashtead Plant Hire – Females can fix machinery!

My name is Megan Marks and I work for Ashtead Plant Hire in Boston. I chose a plant maintenance apprenticeship with A-Plant because my passion is fixing things and in my apprenticeship, I maintain and fix machinery of all shapes and sizes. I...

Ashtead Plant Hire – My apprenticeship journey so far

My name is Luke Slater and I am a plant maintenance apprentice at A-Plant, part of the Ashtead Plant Hire group Before A-Plant, I was working full time in a manufacturing company so I could gain work experience but I was eager to learn a new skill...

Stephanie Tudgey, QinetiQ - from marshalling an Alpha Jet to reintroducing the Sand Lizard

Joined: September 2015 as a Graduate Environmental Consultant at QinetiQ’s Head Office in Farnborough. Studied: Integrated Masters in Environmental Sciences, MEnvSci (Hons) between 2011 - 2015 at the University of Southampton. Role: My role as...

Pinsent Masons - training graduates to become qualified lawyers

A Training Contract at Pinsent Masons represents the first stage of a focused development programme that enables graduates to become qualified lawyers. The firm’s training programme has been developed in-house, which ensures trainees receive...

Think Build - inspiring young people

The ‘Think Build’ project brings the construction industry together to inspire young people and open their eyes to the range of career opportunities available within the sector. It does this by providing young people with access to industry...

Wates - summer camp helps develop employability skills

The Wates Group partnered with education charity Let Me Play to host the first Wates Summer Camp, designed to encourage and inspire young people to consider a career in the built environment. The six-day Build Yourself summer camp was held...