Sizewell C to host first-ever women in construction jobs fair
Sizewell C is set to host its first-ever women in construction jobs fair in an effort to attract more women into the sector. More than 30 contractors from across the project’s supply chain will attend the event at Sizewell Sports and Social Club in Leiston on April 15 – showcasing the career paths, training routes […]
Construction firm hails successes of apprentice academy
A long-established East Anglian building contractor is celebrating the successes of its internal academy scheme this National Apprenticeship Week. The R G Carter Academy has formed a central part of the Norwich-based contractor of the same name for more than 60 years, placing apprentices at the heart of the business. In 25 years alone, it […]
From apprentice to director: Paul Rodwell’s journey
The director of one of Suffolk’s largest construction firms said he would not be where he is today were it not for the apprenticeship he took on as a teenager. Paul Rodwell, Director of SEH French, took his first steps into the industry in 1978, having left school at 16 with the aim of starting […]
Construction apprentice enthusiastically recommends career path to other young people
An apprentice at a long-running Ipswich chartered surveyors has enthusiastically recommended apprenticeships as a way to kickstart a successful career in construction. Castons, which marks its 130th anniversary this year, has a long history of championing apprenticeships, with many on its team coming through their graduate apprenticeship scheme. Among them is 21-year-old Harry Norman, who […]
Former prisoner building new career in construction thanks to bricklaying training scheme
A former prisoner is embarking on an exciting new career in construction after training as a bricklayer while serving her time. Maria Sara, who had been having a difficult time in her life, was jailed for an assault in 2024 and was sent to HMP Peterborough. Eager to stay busy, she started working in the […]
