Fiona Gamwell

New funding for SMEs to take on trade apprentices

Hudson has welcomed new government funding that will provide SMEs up to £2,000 for every 16–24-year-old apprentice they recruit. Employers who do not pay the apprenticeship levy can claim the incentive for new recruits starting apprenticeships from October 1, provided they join from July onwards. The funding forms part of wider government efforts to reverse

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Meet the Apprentice: Charging Ahead in the Electrical Trade

⏱️ Estimated Read Time: 3 minutesThinking about your next steps after school? Skipping university doesn’t mean skipping out on a massive career. We sat down with Jack Dever, a local electrical apprentice at DBM Electrical (Yorkshire) Ltd to talk about money, mindset, and breaking the mold. Why choose a construction apprenticeship? I specifically chose the

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Apprentice and Employer

Hudson Foundation Expands Support for Construction Apprentices

We’re pleased to announce that The Hudson Foundation is increasing its support for construction apprentices. The enhanced package includes: 1. More apprentices sponsored – expanding from 30 to 40 apprentices per year2. Increased funding – raising sponsorship from £2,600 to 3,000 per apprentice3. Completion bonus – a new £500 completion bonus split between apprentices and

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Electrical Apprenticeship

My Journey as a Sparky

Why I Chose an Apprenticeship in Construction: My Journey as a Sparky Hi, I’m Josh Jones, and I’m currently a Level 3 Installation/Maintenance Electrician apprentice. I often get asked why I chose this path, so I thought I’d share my experience and hopefully inspire others considering a career in construction. Why Construction? For me, the

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Hudson Contract leads the way at inaugural East Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards

As a family-owned company founded and led by former apprentices, it is fitting that Hudson Contract was headline sponsor for the very first East Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards. Hudson is a leading provider of business services to the construction industry and helps small and medium-sized enterprises to comply with tax and employment law. Established in 1996,

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Construction Apprentices win awards

Hudson-sponsored Construction apprentices win awards at East Riding College

A pair of construction apprentices sponsored by Hudson Contract have won praise for their progress as they pursue careers with backing from the Bridlington-based business. Edward Boyes and Murphy Jenkinson won individual categories in East Riding College’s annual apprenticeship awards, held at the Beverley campus earlier this month. Edward is earning while learning carpentry and

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