How apprenticeships are futureproofing the roofing industry

In the roofing sector, apprenticeships are playing a key role in futureproofing businesses and ensuring skills are passed on to new generations. With the industry shaped by traditional skills, alongside new techniques and technologies, apprenticeships are crucial to its long-term success.

As the skills gap in the industry continues to grow, employers are keen to introduce passionate and hardworking people to their teams, combining on the job training with apprenticeship-based learning. In reality, this sees apprentice roofers working with – and learning from – experienced members of the trade, gradually developing the skills that will define the highly skilled workforce of the future.

The value of apprenticeships

At BMI, we have long believed in the power of training and apprenticeships in building our industry and have seen the impact this can have on individuals. 

Through the BMI Academy, we are dedicated to delivering industry-leading training to professionals right across the industry. To directly support colleges and training centres in delivering training, the Academy offers a dedicated engagement programme, sharing expertise and resources for the benefit of apprentices.

But supporting apprenticeships is only one part of the puzzle. Celebrating the achievements of new entrants to the industry is just as important, together with their employers and training colleges – something that we do through the annual BMI Apprentice of the Year competition.

Now in its seventh year, the competition is set to celebrate the most promising talent coming into the industry today – and provides an opportunity for individuals to showcase their skills on the national stage. This year, the competition is set around the theme of ‘building new horizons’ which demonstrates the potential of apprenticeships in roofing - both for apprentices and their employers.

Launching in National Apprenticeship Week, the competition becomes open for entries.