UK contractor “believes the children are our future”.
Neath-based Cuddy Group has just taken on six new apprentices who are set to embark upon a two year journey with the multi-disciplined contractor.
As part of their BTEC studies the 16-19 year old students, all from South Wales, will learn the skills of bricklaying, civil engineering, plant fitting, and heavy and light vehicle fitting. Working with Cuddy’s senior industry experts on sites throughout the region, the apprentices will undergo the same extensive induction as any new recruit to the company. To ensure the students’ ongoing development, they will also take part in Cuddy’s continued award-winning training initiatives which managing director Mike Cuddy hopes will give them the best possible start in their career.
“Many people would question a decision to invest in young people at a time when the industry is struggling to regain stability. However I want to attract as much young talent as possible into construction and demolition, regardless of the troubles and levels of confidence being experienced in the wider marketplace,” Cuddy says. “I think it’s very apparent that our industry’s workforce is ageing and I am concerned that when these experienced professionals retire we are going to face a shortfall in fresh knowledge and skills. Yet I believe that you can have a long and rewarding career doing what we do, so I think it’s important that we as industry leaders showcase the opportunities that are available to school and college leavers.”
