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Business News Wales
14-05-2025
- Business
- Business News Wales
Applications Open for Shared Apprenticeship Scheme in Pembrokeshire
Limited places are available for an award-winning programme offering a gateway into a construction career. Cyfle Building Skills is accepting applications for its Shared Apprenticeship Scheme in the Pembrokeshire region – with just 10 places available for motivated individuals looking to kick-start a career in the construction industry. The award-winning scheme enables young people and career changers to gain valuable hands-on experience while studying towards a recognised vocational qualification. Through a shared apprenticeship model, participants rotate between a number of reputable local construction employers, gaining a wide range of real-world skills and on-site experience alongside one-day-a-week college learning. To help interested candidates find out more, Cyfle's Pembrokeshire Coordinator, Paul Falzon, will be hosting a drop-in information session at The Corner Room, Haverhub, The Old Post Office, 12 Quay Street, Haverfordwest, SA61 1BG, on Wednesday 21 May 2025, between 09:00 and 13:00. No appointment is necessary. Now in its 12th year, the Shared Apprenticeship Scheme has supported nearly 1,000 apprentices across South West Wales. Apprentices have the opportunity to specialise in a wide range of trades, including bricklaying, plastering, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting and decorating, maintenance/multi-skilling, and technical roles. The scheme offers an ideal route into the industry, with around 90% of apprentices securing full-time employment upon completion. Backed by local construction businesses and supported by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, it helps meet the growing demand for skilled workers while offering a flexible and supportive path for those entering the sector. The scheme plays a key role in developing a future workforce for the construction industry, ensuring young people and career changers alike have the skills, knowledge, and experience to thrive. Paul Falzon, Pembrokeshire Coordinator for Cyfle Building Skills, said: 'This scheme has helped hundreds of young people across South West Wales take their first steps into the construction industry, and we're excited to be expanding opportunities here in Pembrokeshire. Whether you're a school leaver, career changer, or simply someone who enjoys hands-on work, I'd encourage you to come along to the drop-in session or get in touch. It could be the start of something great.' Applications for the Pembrokeshire Shared Apprenticeship Scheme close at the end of June 2025. Those interested are encouraged to apply early due to limited availability. In addition, contractors in the Pembrokeshire region who are interested in supporting the scheme by offering placements are encouraged to get in touch. For more information, or to express interest, please contact Paul Falzon directly on 07799 716 567 or
Western Telegraph
11-05-2025
- Business
- Western Telegraph
Cyfle Building Skills launch apprenticeship scheme
Cyfle Building Skills has announced that it is accepting applications for its Shared Apprenticeship Scheme in Pembrokeshire. There are only 10 places available for individuals who want to start a career in the construction industry. The scheme allows young people and those looking to change careers to gain hands-on experience while studying for a recognised vocational qualification. Participants will rotate between several local construction employers, gaining a wide range of skills and on-site experience alongside one day a week of college learning. To help interested candidates find out more, Cyfle's Pembrokeshire coordinator, Paul Falzon, will be hosting a drop-in information session at The Corner Room, Haverhub, The Old Post Office, 12 Quay Street, Haverfordwest, SA61 1BG, on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, between 9am and 1pm. No appointment is necessary. Now in its 12th year, the Shared Apprenticeship Scheme has supported nearly 1,000 apprentices across south west Wales. Apprentices have the opportunity to specialise in a wide range of trades, including bricklaying, plastering, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting and decorating, maintenance/multi-skilling, and technical roles. The scheme offers a route into the industry, with around 90 per cent of apprentices securing full-time employment upon completion. Supported by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund with the backing of businesses in the county, it helps meet the growing demand for skilled workers while offering a flexible and supportive path for those entering the sector. Applications for the Pembrokeshire Shared Apprenticeship Scheme close at the end of June 2025. Those interested are encouraged to apply early due to limited availability. In addition, contractors in the Pembrokeshire region who are interested in supporting the scheme by offering placements are encouraged to get in touch. Paul Falzon, Pembrokeshire coordinator for Cyfle Building Skills, said: "This scheme has helped hundreds of young people across south west Wales take their first steps into the construction industry, and we're excited to be expanding opportunities here in Pembrokeshire. "Whether you're a school leaver, career changer, or simply someone who enjoys hands-on work, I'd encourage you to come along to the drop-in session or get in touch. "It could be the start of something great." For more information, visit the Cyfle Building Skills website.
Pembrokeshire Herald
09-05-2025
- Business
- Pembrokeshire Herald
Ten apprenticeship places up for grabs in award-winning construction scheme
Young people and career changers invited to apply for Cyfle Building Skills initiative APPLICATIONS are now open for the Cyfle Building Skills Shared Apprenticeship Scheme in Pembrokeshire – with only ten places available for those looking to begin a career in the construction industry. The highly regarded programme, now in its twelfth year, offers hands-on experience across a range of trades while participants study towards a recognised vocational qualification. Uniquely, apprentices rotate between several trusted local construction firms, gaining a broad range of on-site experience. One day a week is spent at college to support their training. Paul Falzon, Pembrokeshire Coordinator for Cyfle, is hosting a drop-in information session on Wednesday (May 21) at The Corner Room, Haverhub, The Old Post Office, Quay Street, Haverfordwest, from 9:00am to 1:00pm. No appointment is needed. The scheme has supported nearly 1,000 apprentices across South West Wales and has a strong success rate – with around 90% of apprentices going on to full-time employment after completing the programme. Trades on offer include bricklaying, plastering, carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, painting and decorating, maintenance/multi-skilling, and technical roles. Backed by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, the programme aims to address the growing demand for skilled workers in the construction sector and provide a flexible, supported route into the industry. Mr Falzon said: 'This scheme has helped hundreds of young people take their first steps into the construction industry, and we're thrilled to be expanding our presence in Pembrokeshire. Whether you're a school leaver, a career changer, or someone who enjoys practical work, I'd encourage you to come along to the drop-in session or get in touch—it could be the start of something great.' Applications close at the end of June 2025, and with limited availability, early application is advised. Local contractors who would like to support the scheme by offering placements are also encouraged to contact Mr Falzon directly on 07799 716 567 or For more information or to apply online, visit:
