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Apprenticeships play a vital role in addressing the skills challenges facing the telecoms industry.
By combining hands-on experience with structured, nationally recognised training, employers can develop confident, capable professionals while building long-term resilience across the sector. At the Institute of Telecommunications Professionals (ITP), we work closely with employers like United Infrastructure who are committed to investing in people and creating clear, inclusive pathways into telecoms careers. Their approach demonstrates how apprenticeships can attract diverse talent, embed high standards, and deliver real value from day one. The Cellular Network Field Engineering (CNFE) apprenticeship is a key example of industry collaboration in action.
Developed to meet the evolving needs of modern networks, the CNFE standard provides consistency in skills, safety and capability, ensuring apprentices are equipped to support the UK’s critical connectivity infrastructure now and in the future.
Our partnership with United Infrastructure reflects their strong commitment to investing in training and developing future talent across the sector. Together, we’re helping to develop the next generation of multi-skilled engineers who will build, maintain and optimise the UK’s cellular networks and infrastructure. Through the CNFE apprenticeship, we’re equipping learners with the skills the sector needs now and for the future
Charlotte Goodwill, CEO,
The Institute of Telecommunications Professionals
At United Infrastructure, we believe apprenticeships are a powerful way to nurture talent, build future-ready skills, and invest in people who are eager to learn and contribute from day one. Our apprentices bring fresh perspectives and energy to our teams, and it is incredibly rewarding to watch their skills and confidence grow as they progress through their unique journeys.
We are proud to offer a diverse range of apprenticeship opportunities across the UK, spanning business, construction, and engineering disciplines, from entry to degree level. This breadth ensures that we can attract and develop talent from all backgrounds, supporting our commitment to inclusivity and innovation within the industry.
Our partnership with ITP on the delivery of the Cellular Network Field Engineering (CNFE) apprenticeship programme is central to our approach. The structured training provided through the CNFE standard ensures our apprentices gain valuable, nationally recognised skills while making meaningful contributions to our projects from the outset.
This collaboration not only supports individual growth but also strengthens our organisation’s long-term capability and resilience.
We see apprenticeships as more than just training programmes, they are an investment in the future of our industry. By equipping the next generation with the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need, we are helping to shape a workforce that is adaptable, innovative, and ready to meet the challenges of the future infrastructure landscape.
At United Infrastructure, we choose to partner
with the ITP on the delivery of our CNFE
programme for our apprentices. The
structured training offered means they are
gaining valuable skills while contributing
meaningfully from day one. We are proud to
be shaping the next generation of talent in our
industry and can’t wait to see where their
career journey takes them.
Scott MacGregor, Managing Director of Connected
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