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Construction’s leaky pipeline exposed as thousands of eager apprentices risk being lost

Construction firm, Seddon, has revealed that 2,694 people applied for just 20 apprenticeship roles in its latest hiring round, equating to a workforce large enough to build The Shard twice. With thousands of people keen to start careers in construction, Seddon warns that a lack of apprenticeship places is locking talent out of the sector. The 2,694 figure mirrors national concerns...