The Gibraltar Training Centre (GTC) has successfully inducted its 2025 cohort of apprentices, marking a renewed phase of high-quality skills training for Gibraltar’s future workforce.

A total of 35 apprentices have enrolled onto the City & Guilds Level 1 Extended Certificate in Construction Skills, a three-month foundation programme designed to equip candidates with essential practical competencies.

Those who complete the course will then have the opportunity to progress onto one of two specialised pathways:

• City & Guilds NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Building Maintenance (approx. 15 months)

• City & Guilds NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing (approx. 15 months)

As part of their induction, apprentices were introduced to the full GTC team, received a comprehensive overview of how the apprenticeship programme operates, and toured the centre’s facilities.

In addition, the GTC will induct a further 7 apprentices on 24 November 2025 for the EAL NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations, a nine-month programme which will lead successful candidates to the EAL NVQ Level 3 Electrical Engineering pathway.

Minister for Employment Christian Santos praised the dedication of both the new apprentices and the Training Centre’s staff: “I want to wish every one of our new apprentices the very best of luck as they begin their training journey. The Gibraltar Training Centre team has done exceptional work in renewing and strengthening the training offer across construction and engineering. Their commitment to providing high-quality, industry-relevant skills is invaluable to Gibraltar’s future workforce, and I thank them for the professionalism and passion they bring to this important programme.”

The Government welcomes this new cohort and looks forward to supporting them as they gain the skills needed to build successful careers in essential trades.