Toolboxes have been given to our new apprentices to support with the equipment needed to kickstart their roles within the business.
As we celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, looking at the contribution apprentices make to the industry, we wanted to facilitate our new apprentices joining the business, so they have their own set of tools.
So, to support with this we have partnered with Jewson Partnership Solution who were able to help with this. They donated 14 toolboxes costing £250 each with fully equipped tools so new starters have their own equipment to use when beginning their career with us.
This will make our trade apprentices start with the company easier as they have their own set to take with them on jobs and getting them during their introduction with us, means they can use the kit as soon as they join rather than borrowing other colleagues’ tools.
James Redman, our new Property Services Trade Apprentice based in Exeter, said: “This will make a really big difference to the job and make sure we’re well equipped to get started. So, we are really appreciative to Jewson Partnership Solutions and LiveWest for sorting it out for us.
“I had quite a limited set before, so this is a significant upgrade for me and I’m really pleased. It’s really kind of them to help us out with this and it’s a great addition to have.”
Laura Sanders, People Skills Development Adviser for LiveWest, said: “We have a long-established partnership with Jewson Partnership Solution, and we can’t thank them enough that they have shared some of their Social Value fund with us which has supplied our new apprentices with a stocked toolkit.
“We are proud at helping to shape careers and develop our people. This will give them a great start with their new careers, providing them with the tools to succeed.”
James Chambers, Partnership Account Manager at Jewson Partnership Solutions, said: “Apprenticeships offer a vital route for individuals to gain invaluable practical experience and develop essential skills. We firmly believe in empowering the next generation with the necessary resources to support them in their journey as they make meaningful contributions to the industry throughout their career.
“We are delighted to have contributed to this initiative and we look forward to seeing how these apprentices develop over the coming months and years.”
Jessica Donaldson who received a toolbox talks about her apprenticeship story here.