A career in the construction industry is now more than just physical labour. With specialised courses and degrees available at both college and university levels, those within the industry can truly flourish.
The construction industry contributes over £110 billion to the UK economy, accounting for 7% of the nation's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This highlights the substantial value and opportunities within the industry.
Join us at Oaklands College to gain the knowledge and skills needed for a successful career in Construction Management and Civil Engineering.
Since leaving Oaklands in June 2024, I went on to join Glencar Construction for a 5 year apprenticeship in Construction Management, in the August. The knowledge and skills gained at Oaklands set me up perfectly for a smooth transition into my full time apprenticeship in the construction industry, with only the job role left to learn. Oaklands helped me build my confidence also, by encouraging PowerPoint assignments in front of others, internally and externally, whilst offering me various work experience placements at the same time.
William Parsons
Construction Management Alumni
With strong industry links, the college offers pathways to apprenticeships, internships, and job placements. Graduates can also progress to HNCs, HNDs, or university degrees, while professionals can upskill and specialise in areas like sustainable construction.
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Keep up-to-date with all the latest Construction news from Oaklands:
News: 01 December 2025
Oaklands College is thrilled to announce that we have won the Sustainability & ESG Award at the biz4Biz Hertfordshire Business Awards 2025.
Read MoreNews: 16 September 2025
Oaklands is proud to be partnering with the Home Builders Federation (HBF) as part of the Partner a College programme, a two-year national pilot funded by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB).
Read MoreNews: 27 June 2025
This week, our St Albans campus was alive with energy, pride, and inspiration as our yearly Festival of Achievement took place.
Read MoreNews: 08 May 2025
We are proud to have hosted one of the Skill Build 2025 Regional Qualifiers today, in partnership with the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and Go Construct.
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