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A guide to apprenticeships

Construction is a booming industry in the UK. The latest report from CITB predict that over 230,000 UK construction jobs will be created over the next 5 years.  Steve Radley, of the CITB, has said “This positive forecast should inspire more people to start apprenticeships, and more firms to take them on.”  This makes it clear that construction an appealing choice for those embarking on their careers.

Apprentices in construction are able to learn while in full time employment, have an average wage of £170 per week and are able to gain  a nationally recognised qualification. Perhaps the real advantage of  an apprenticeship is, however, the opportunity to get hands on experience. This give you a practical understanding of the industry and looks great on your CV.

While being an apprentice in construction involves a lot of hard work, the rewards can make it more than worthwhile. Salaries

While the UK construction industry is booming, its future growth depends on its ability to attract talent. In fact, it has been projected that the growth of the sector will require the creation of over quarter of a million new jobs.

To help meet this challenge companies of all sizes are being encouraged to hire apprentices. Employing an apprentice will not only help you company, but will help ensure the future of the sector as a whole.

As you can see from the graphic below, many employers within the construction industry have improved their companies through the hiring of apprentices. It is also telling that companies that hire apprentices are popular with consumers.

To learn more about how to hire an apprentice, and the benefits of doing so, please look through the infographic below.

We're very fortunate that Tom Laws, from the National Careers Service, has agreed to share some of his tips for employers thinking

We love our cats, but they can be demanding. They want something to scratch, toys to play with and sometimes a nice perch to sit on. So we have decided to look at some of the ways you can make your cat’s, and to a degree your, lives a little more interesting with your own DIY skills. We’ve covered projects aimed at the more experienced DIY person along with some for those who are perhaps a little less confident in their skills. There’s tips for how to make a simple, and easy to clean, litter box for your feline friend. You can discover how to make a cool to look at scratching post and a cat tree that will be lots of fun for your cat. We also know that some cats just like to sit and observe the outside world from the comfort of their own home. With that in mind we put together a guide on how to make a cat perch to give them a view of what’s going on outside their window. Finally there is a very easy to make enrichment toy, to give your cat’s brain a little workout as they play. Each project

For the second time in 15years Mexico’s most infamous drug lord escaped from a maximum-security prison. Joaquín Guzmán, aka El Chapo or the king of drains and tunnels and his cartel have been credited with building nearly 100 other tunnels on the U.S.-Mexico border, including one he referred to as an "f'n cool tunnel". 12-16 months in the making and costing an estimated $5 million dollars how did he do it?

We dig a little deeper.

Enjoy our latest infographic as we travel to the centre of the earth.

Inspire your inner handyman (or women) and get stuck into a DIY job today and prove to yourself its possible if you want something done well, you can do it yourself.