Cyfle Building Skills

30/10/2026

A fantastic achievement for Michael Potter! 👏🏆

We’re incredibly proud to see Michael, a student at Pembrokeshire College and part of our apprenticeship scheme, named winner of the 14–18 category at the Youthbuild UK Young Builder of the Year Awards, held at the House of Commons!

After finding traditional education challenging, Michael has found his passion in construction and is now gaining valuable experience on Pembroke’s South Quay regeneration project.

Through his work, he’s developing skills in brickwork and heritage restoration while working towards his qualifications.

A huge congratulations to Michael on this well-deserved recognition! We’re delighted to be supporting him as he builds his future in the construction industry. 👏

26/10/2026

A huge congratulations to our On-Site Hub candidates from Brecon College (NPTC), who have successfully secured Carpentry Apprenticeships! 👏🔨

As part of their journey, the candidates have also completed a range of online training courses, including:

✅ Asbestos Awareness
✅ Manual Handling
✅ Working at Height

Each candidate has also received a Carpentry Toolkit to help them get started on their apprenticeship journey! 🧰

We're delighted to see them taking this exciting next step in their construction careers and wish them all the best for the future!

23/10/2026

Earlier this week, our Training Coordinator, Matthew, and Placement Coordinator, Beverley, visited Bridgend College to meet with students and chat about their future opportunities in construction! 👷‍♂️🏗️

It was a great opportunity to discuss the apprenticeship routes available through Cyfle, what we can offer students once they complete their full-time courses, and the valuable work experience opportunities available through our On-Site Hub. 🔨

We're also pleased to share that Matthew and Beverley will now be visiting the college every two weeks, giving students a familiar face and the opportunity to pop over for an informal chat, ask questions and explore their next steps.

A big thank you to the Construction Team at Bridgend College and Rob Clover for helping make this possible! 👏

28/09/2026

Think apprenticeships are just for school leavers? 🎓

Danny started his carpentry apprenticeship at 25, proving that there’s no set age for learning a trade and changing direction.

Now, he’s taking on more responsibility, developing his understanding of carpentry and solve problems as they arise on the job. 👷‍♂️

Read more: https://ow.ly/Js3f50ZRnXj

13/05/2026

Futurescape Phase 2 is connecting young people with real careers in the built environment. 👷

Working with schools, industry partners and Cyfle Building Skills, the programme develops key employability skills through hands-on learning and live projects. 💭

Read more: https://ow.ly/7wVu50YLc2E

05/05/2026

Developed and led by Gethin Watts, Crisis One is now supporting pupils at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman. 🏫 💚

Backed by the Jac Lewis Foundation, it creates a safe, peer-led space for young people to talk and seek support. 💬

Read more: https://ow.ly/qcWU50YLbM1

29/04/2026

Starting a new career at 40, Samantha Fernandes is proving it is never too late to retrain. 👏

Now a carpentry apprentice, her journey shows how the right support and opportunity can lead to real success in construction. 🪚

Read more: https://ow.ly/8LnE50YLbvQ

20/04/2026

A group of runners completed a 30-mile journey from Ammanford to Port Talbot, raising over £3,000 in memory of Ioan Evans. 💚

Supporting Big Moose & the Jac Lewis Foundation, it was a powerful show of support across the football community. 🤝🎗️

Read more: https://ow.ly/awJH50YLbli

14/04/2026

We’re proud to share this brilliant TikTok from Kingsmere Construction highlighting how our award-winning Shared Apprenticeship Scheme works in practice.

By supporting apprentices across multiple employers, we’re helping build stronger futures for both learners and the construction industry.

A big thank you to Kingsmere for showcasing the impact of partnership and collaboration.

Watch the video to learn more: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNRV2Uox2/

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07/04/2026

April marks Stress Awareness Month. 🧠🎗️

In construction, pressure can affect anyone, from experienced professionals to those just starting their journey.

We’re highlighting the importance of recognising stress and supporting wellbeing across the sector. Read more: https://ow.ly/y57E50YCeTP