National Apprenticeship Week: Building skills for the future
9 – 15 February 2026
Putting apprenticeships in the spotlight
National Apprenticeship Week is a nationwide celebration of apprenticeships and their role in developing skills, supporting careers and strengthening the construction industry.
This week, we’re proud to showcase how we’re helping the next generation gain real-world experience, access expert training and build long-lasting careers.
NHBC is supporting the development of future building skills through our four training hubs across the UK. The aim is to launch 12 new training hubs, backed by our £100 million investment.
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Site Carpentry apprenticeship - Level 2
Develop skilled site carpenters with practical, on site training. Ideal for entry-level apprentices ready to support first- and second-fix tasks from day one.
Groundworker apprenticeship - Level 2
Develop groundworkers from the ground up with hands-on training. Ideal for entry-level apprentices ready to contribute on site from day one.
Timber Frame Installer apprenticeship - Level 2
Develop skilled timber frame installers with quality-focused training.
Bricklaying apprenticeship - Level 2
Train new talent in essential bricklaying skills with a practical, site-focused programme. Ideal for entry-level apprentices ready to contribute on site from day one.
Craft Bricklaying apprenticeship - Level 3
Upskill your workforce with advanced bricklaying techniques and NHBC Standards-driven training, perfect for those ready to take the next step in their career.
Construction Site Supervisor apprenticeship - Level 4
Develop your future site leaders with structured training in site supervision. Ideal for upskilling reliable team members into management roles.
Read the stories behind apprenticeships
Explore insights that showcase the impact of apprenticeships. From industry perspectives find out how skills development is shaping the future of construction.
Skills for Life: It all starts with an apprenticeship
How apprenticeships can help close the construction skills gap
In conversation with Roger Morton: the skills gap
National House Building Council responds to Government’s Skills Reform announcement
Meet Toby: a day in the life as an apprentice
Step into a day in the life of Toby Egan, a bricklaying apprentice, as he shares what it’s really like to learn a skilled trade on the job.
Explore our training hub locations
Cambridge Training Hub
A training hub in the East of England for bricklaying and groundworker apprenticeships.
Hull Training Hub
A training hub in the South Yorkshire and Humber area for bricklaying and groundworker apprenticeships.
Newcastle Training Hub
A training hub in the North East for bricklaying and groundworker apprenticeships.
Lichfield Training Hub
A training hub in the West Midlands for bricklaying, groundworker and site carpentry apprenticeships.
Northstowe Training Hub
A training hub in Cambridgeshire for bricklaying, groundworking, and site carpentry apprenticeships
Enquire about our apprenticeship programmes
Please get in touch if you’d like to discuss hiring an apprentice and working with us as your training provider. We will respond to you within three working days.
Contact us for more information
If you would like more information, please use the contact form or call our training team.
Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00
Ready to apply?
If you're an employer ready to enrol a team member, or a prospective apprentice already employed, complete our application form and send it to apprenticeships@nhbc.co.uk.
A member of our apprenticeships team will be in touch to guide you through the next steps.