Housing association to open doors to more apprentices in 2026
Housing Plus Group is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week with a major announcement. The group plans to recruit 13 new apprentices in the coming months.
The provider currently employs more than 120 apprentices. These roles cover a wide range of careers. Positions include traditional trades like plumbing and electrical work. Other staff are training in care, housing support, and business services.
Housing Plus Group created 26 new apprenticeship roles over the past year. This recruitment drive attracted more than 1,000 applicants.
The group was recently named a finalist for Large Employer of the Year at the Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin Apprenticeship Awards.
Catherine Morgan-Trainor, Early Careers and Apprenticeship Specialist, said: “National Apprenticeship Week is a chance to shine a spotlight on the amazing opportunities apprenticeships create – not only for individuals starting or changing their career, but also for organisations like ours that rely on developing great talent.”
She added: “At Housing Plus Group, apprenticeships are an important part of how we grow our workforce and support our communities. Right now, we have 128 colleagues taking advantage of apprenticeship opportunities, including 83 upskilling and 45 traditional apprenticeships.”
Madison Evans is one of those currently training. She joined in April 2024 as a Clerk of Works apprentice. Madison spends her time on construction sites across Telford and Shropshire.
Madison said: “I like being out on-site meeting lots of different people and gaining practical experience. I much prefer being active and getting outdoors, an office job isn’t for me.”
“If you’ve not got any experience in the industry, an apprenticeship is the way forward in my opinion.”
While new roles are opening, others are finishing their training. Aiden and Dennis are celebrating the completion of their Construction Management qualifications. They joined the group two years ago and are now beginning their full careers in the industry.
Housing Plus Group manages 34,000 homes across the region.
