University recognised for kickstarting construction careers

At the 2025 awards, which will take place in November and bring together providers of further and higher education, as well as the biggest construction companies in England, Solent is one of just three shortlisted institutions to be in with a chance of winning the Best HE Provider Supporting Careers in Construction award.

The award, which is one of 16 given on the night, recognises a higher education provider who is leading the way in enabling students to succeed in a career in construction. Judges take into account the way institutions imbue learners with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in the industry.

Andy Dodson, Course Leader Construction Management at Solent says:

“Ensuring future readiness, developing employability skills and supporting all our students into highly skilled work is at the heart of what we do at Solent, so it is great to receive formal recognition. This is testament to the team's hard work and dedication, and we will continue to deliver the highest standard for our students.”

At Solent, students studying construction benefit from a practice-led, TEF Gold approach to teaching. The University offers a range of degrees and higher and degree apprenticeships to suit the diverse needs of today’s students, offering flexibility to learners while playing a key role in ensuring the construction industry will continue to benefit from skilled professionals.

For their delivery of high-quality apprenticeships in construction, Solent was named Learning Provider of the Month in January 2025 by CoTrain, a Shared Apprenticeship Scheme managed by SECBE. This latest recognition highlights the high quality of learning at Solent for students looking to develop careers in construction.

Find out more about Solent's courses in construction here.