With today’s news of an expansion to the government’s apprenticeship scheme, expected to benefit 50,000 young people, builder’s merchant Travis Perkins has welcomed the announcement.

Andy Rayner, Director of Skills and Apprenticeships from Travis Perkins Plc says:

“For construction, this is significant. Our industry needs more people coming through and these measures will make it easier for both learners and employers to commit to apprenticeship routes.

At Travis Perkins we see every day how high-quality training helps young people thrive. This investment will help bring more talent into the sector and give thousands a real opportunity to build a future in the trades.”