Finding employment that gives you job satisfaction, a good wage and a decent level of security is not easy. For many people who are looking at improving their career, a job within the building industry is a good choice. Whether you have formal qualifications, or you just have some experience, there are always opportunities to find work within the building industry. While some roles, like architects, engineers and surveyors, are all roles which require university degrees and formal qualifications, not all roles within the industry do. For example roles for labourers do not require qualifications, although experience can be very helpful. A job in a trade like building, scaffolding, welding, plumbing or working as an electrician all require the individual to have served their time, training as an apprentice.
Apprenticeships are extremely worthwhile, and many young people who are struggling to find work in the job market choose to