A-level Results: Travis Perkins on the Importance of Vocational Routes

As students across the country receive their A-level results today and consider their next steps, Travis Perkins is highlighting the importance of making vocational routes into industries such as construction more visible to young people.

With new V Level qualifications set to create another route into vocational education, the construction sector continues to face a significant skills gap and needs to attract the next generation of tradespeople.

Andy Rayner, Director of Skills and Apprenticeships at Travis Perkins Plc, said:

“As a leading apprenticeship employer that has supported more than 2,000 apprentices, Travis Perkins understands how important clear vocational pathways are in strengthening the UK’s future workforce.

“Construction offers skilled, long-term careers, but the industry continues to face a significant skills gap. Creating routes that allow students to combine academic learning with practical, job-focused training can help more people see construction as a viable and rewarding career.

“The planned introduction of construction V Levels is a positive step. Alongside apprenticeships, college courses and retraining opportunities, qualifications like this can help widen access to the industry and support the next generation of skilled tradespeople.”

If you’re covering A-level results, alternative routes to university or what comes next for school leavers today, I can provide further comment from Travis Perkins on apprenticeships, construction careers and the skills gap.

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