Housing Plus Group will recruit 13 new apprentices in the coming months, as the social landlord marks National Apprenticeship Week with plans to expand its early careers programme.

The organisation said apprenticeships now span traditional trades such as plumbing and electrical work, alongside care, housing support and business services. In total, 128 colleagues are currently training through apprenticeships.

Over the past year the group has created 26 new apprenticeship roles, attracting more than 1,000 applicants — a sign of how well regarded the programme has become across the region.

Housing Plus Group was also named a finalist last year in the Large Employer of the Year category at the Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin Apprenticeship Awards, recognising apprenticeships as a cornerstone of its workforce development strategy.

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Catherine Morgan-Trainor, Early Careers and Apprenticeship Specialist, at Housing Plus Group, 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.

"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."

Alongside the 13 brand-new apprenticeship vacancies this year, the group expects 31 completions. Two of those are Aiden and Dennis, who are celebrating their successful completion of the BTEC Level 4 HNC in Construction Management.

They joined as apprentices two years ago and, throughout their training, demonstrated commitment, professionalism and resilience — balancing academic study with real-world project responsibilities, delivering high-quality work and contributing to their teams.