Anyone interested in the construction and built environment industry is invited to an upcoming information session hosted by the Building Plymouth team at Cobourg House and delivered by BAM, one of the major contractors currently working across Plymouth.   BAM is involved in significant projects throughout the city, including their ongoing work in the Dockyard. This session offers a rare opportunity to gain genuine insight into what working in construction is really like—from

Friday 27 March 2026 | 10am to 3pm | The Duke of Cornwall Hotel   Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real difference in your community?     Join us for the Health and Social Care Careers Showcase – a bespoke jobs and training fair designed to connect local people with opportunities for skills, training, education, careers, and jobs.    Making Plymouth a great place to grow up and grow old means supporting individuals to live independently, safely, an

Building Plymouth is partnering with Clarion Housing to host a jobs and training drop‑in session, offering local people the chance to explore employment support, training options and expert guidance.   Clarion Housing, supported by its charitable foundation Clarion Futures, runs a well‑established employment and training service that has helped thousands across the UK move into work, further learning and apprenticeships. Their experienced advisors will be available throughout

At Skills Launchpad Plymouth, we’re always working on ways to support your next step, whether that’s building new skills or exploring a change in direction. To make things easy, we’ve pulled together a simple overview of what’s coming up and when.   Monday to Friday, 10am to 3pm Youth Hub appointments (for those aged 16 to 24)   Our friendly Youth Hub Coordinators will be joined by DWP Work Coaches every day to offer young people pre-booked appointments to discuss their optio

A huge congratulations to Jude King for being Highly Commended for The Ron Simmonds Construction Trade Apprentice of the Year Award, 2026.      Jude is currently completing his Carpentry apprenticeship with Upward Loft Solutions and Skills Group Ltd. Since starting his training, he has progressed from a Level 1 Study Programme to a Level 2 apprenticeship, while also completing additional qualifications including Asbestos training and a Level 2 Skills for Employment and Person

Congratulations to Sean Richards for being Highly Commended for the Construction Technical Apprentice of the Year 2026.        Sean is currently completing a degree-level apprenticeship in Building Services Design Engineering with Hoare Lea and UWE Bristol, which he began in September 2019. Throughout his apprenticeship, he has consistently performed far beyond the level expected, demonstrating technical strength, professionalism, and leadership well beyond his years.     Upo

A huge congratulations to Scott Fearn for being Highly Commended for The Ron Simmonds Construction Trade Apprentice of the Year Award, 2026.      Scott recently completed his Level 2 Landscaping/Horticulture Operative apprenticeship with YGS Landscapes and City College Plymouth, finishing in October 2025. Throughout his apprenticeship, he proved himself to be a motivated, capable, and increasingly influential member of the team.     Upon receiving the award, Scott said “I’m t

Congratulations to Edward Grimshaw for being Highly Commended for the Construction Technical Apprentice of the Year 2026.        Edward began his journey in construction as a T Level student in Quantity Surveying, where his enthusiasm and potential quickly became clear. During a placement with the Willmott Dixon site management team, he discovered a passion for the operational side of construction, which led him to pursue a Site Management Degree Apprenticeship with UWE Brist

A huge congratulations to Tarun May for being Highly Commended for The Ron Simmonds Construction Trade Apprentice of the Year Award, 2026.      Tarun is currently completing his NVQ Level 3 Bricklaying apprenticeship with The Plym Group Ltd, in partnership with Greenlight Safety and Training. Since beginning his training, he has successfully achieved his NVQ Level 2 in Bricklaying as well as a ProQual Level 3 qualification in the inspection and testing of firestopping install

Congratulations to Connor Byrne, the well-deserved winner of The Ron Simmonds Construction Trade Apprentice of the Year Award 2026 .   Connor is currently completing his Level 2 Groundworker apprenticeship with LARC Construction in partnership with Skills Group. Since joining the company in May 2025, he has progressed steadily from a Level 1 Study Programme through to the full Level 2 apprenticeship — a journey marked by determination, consistency, and rapid professional grow