Build the future that’s right for you, with a Construction Shared Apprenticeship

Y Prentis is a pioneer of shared apprenticeships in the ever-evolving construction industry – offering highly varied work experiences and exceptional apprenticeship pathways to people from all backgrounds. 

Our unique training model provides every apprentice with a series of short-term projects and insightful work experiences, offering you the opportunity to learn ‘on-site’ with a number of different industry-leading companies – with the expert Y Prentis team supporting you throughout your programme, to gain your apprenticeship and achieve your full potential. 

Established in Monmouthshire in 2012 and funded by both the Construction  Industry Training Board (CITB) and Welsh Government, our award-winning team are passionate about helping people across Southeast Wales gain the construction-based experience and qualification that’s right for them – giving you a broad overview of the construction sector, empowering you with the confidence and skills to develop in-depth expertise in your chosen trade.

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We’ll put ‘You’ at the heart of everything we do

The Y Prentis philosophy puts ‘You’, your wellbeing and your development at the heart of everything.

It’s an approach that’s seen us win accolades that include being a finalist for Best Apprenticeship Programme in the prestigious Investors In People Awards, achieving a 100% success rate for Completer Apprentices moving into full-time employment – changing the lives of the many hundreds of qualified Y Prentis apprentices who are now plying their trade in rewarding careers.

So it’s good to know that you’ll be putting your future in safe hands, with a team that’s committed to helping people achieve their potential – meeting the skill challenges of a construction industry that continues to be one of the biggest employers in Wales and the UK.

Enjoy developing your skills with Industry-leading Partners

The Y Prentis shared apprenticeship is helping create opportunities that are simply not possible in the traditional apprenticeship model – nurturing the talents of tomorrow through shared apprenticeship programmes that partner with a wide range of high quality and top performing companies from across the Construction and Engineering industries.

Start your journey right now

We want to help you build a rewarding career in the ever-changing world of construction – so whether you’re in school or college, or simply looking to train for a role that’s ‘right’ for you, find out more right now.