Apprentice Exchange helps ABC members manage their apprentices’ training and education
The ABC has launched the Apprentice Exchange to help its Members manage their apprentices’ training and education. Developed in collaboration with CITB-ConstructionSkills, this highly innovative web-based solution facilitates the meeting of continuous training objectives – both on and off the job....full story

ABC tops 100 apprentices, exceeds target by 33%
Again, the Association of Brickwork Contractors (ABC) has exceeded its apprentice bricklayer target. Setting itself an objective of recruiting over 100 trainee bricklayers in 2003/2004, the ABC has actually added 133 new apprentice bricklayers to the roster, underlining its Members’ enthusiasm for training and education....full story

ABC plans to take on 100 apprentices in 2004
Following its extremely successful initial recruitment campaign in 2003, the Association of Brickwork Contractors (ABC) has set a target of 100 apprentices for 2004. The Association’s combination of a clear employment charter and commitment to training and education will ensure this target is met if not exceeded. ...full story

CITB recognises ABC’s key industry role with appointment of working group chairman
• Paul Donnelly appointed Chairman of the occupational working group for trowel occupations
The importance of the Association of Brickwork Contractors (ABC) in shaping the future of the construction industry has been recognised by the CITB. The training board’s coordinating committee for vocational quality and standards has selected Paul Donnelly, Managing Director of Marlborough Brickwork - one of the founding companies of the ABC - to chair the new occupational working group for trowel occupations.. ...full story

ABC sets first benchmark in apprentice recruitment
The Association of Brickwork Contractors (ABC) has exceeded it’s expectations by collectively recruiting 77 new apprentice bricklayers. The Association sees training as fundamental to the industry and this success bodes well for the future. ...full story