Redrow Homes has applauded the apprenticeship levy , calling it a " step in the right direction " , as the government tries to address the acute shortage of skilled workers in the construction industry . Karen Jones , HR director at Redrow , said the industry had to do more to fill the gap too , and said " industries with skills shortages should unite to better promote the benefits to young people of undertaking apprenticeships and pursuing a career in their respective areas " . One of the UK’s largest housebuilders has welcomed the new apprenticeship levy, which comes into effect this week, as part of a wider strategy needed to help plug the construction skills shortage in the residential development industry and in turn boost the supply of new build homes. A third of young people have never received advice about apprenticeships , according to a Redrow survey .
Redrow Homes has applauded the apprenticeship levy , calling it a " step in the right direction " , as the government tries to address the acute shortage of skilled workers in the construction industry . Karen Jones , HR director at Redrow , said the industry had to do more to fill the gap too , and said " industries with skills shortages should unite to better promote the benefits to young people of undertaking apprenticeships and pursuing a career in their respective areas " . A third of young people have never received advice about apprenticeships , according to a Redrow survey .