Applications are open now for AccXel's first groundworks trainee programme.

The first groundworks cohort will start their training on January 24 2022 and there are just 12 guaranteed employment and training opportunities with six of AccXel's employer partners.

AccXel in Cinderford is the UK'S first co-funded, industry led construction school.

The first assessment day takes place on January 6 and spaces are filling up fast.

All successful candidates who receive a place on the trainee programme will be guaranteed employment with one of AccXel's employer partners.

The groundworks cohort will be followed by a JCB plant operations cohort in April, and a bricklaying and further groundworks cohort in September.

Find out more and apply here.