TADWELD LTD explains – While the average graduate starts life £45,000 in debt, the UK’s skilled tradespeople are entering 2026 with record-high earnings, job security, and zero student loans. .
Why Now? A Massive Opportunity is Opening Up
The UK is facing a “Perfect Storm” for trade earnings:
The Demand: The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) confirms we need 250,000 new workers by 2028.
The Supply Shortage: Apprenticeship starts have dropped by 170,000 over the last decade.
The Result: Basic economics. High demand + Low supply = Premium Wages.
Deep Dive: The 2026 “Power Roles”
“Modern trades are highly technical and play a critical role in everything from clean energy projects to national infrastructure.”- Chris Houston, Managing Director of Tadweld
The “Earn While You Learn” Comparison
