It’s that time of year again when we interview potential students from All Saints High School in Knowsley as part of the INS-Pire Academy and Knowsley Schools’ Apprenticeship Partnership. Here at The Forshaw Group, we support and invest a lot of time in our new apprentices. It’s an opportunity to raise the profile of the construction industry to young people and show them how to get involved.
Students expressed an interest back in January and this week we had 12 students attend interviews and take part in a team exercise day. The following day the students returned for the practical assessment day. A number of technical trade activities were set up for the students to take part in, using tools and materials.
The INS-Pire Academy is designed to help train young people in skilled trades, including building, restoration and renovation, engineering, decorating and loss adjusting. It is hoped it will also help address the looming skill shortage in the industry.
In collaboration with local and national businesses, The Knowsley Apprenticeship Partnership and our INS-Pire Academy have been instrumental in providing over 100 apprenticeship roles across Knowsley, including opportunities within plumbing, plastering, painting, joinery, electrician work and administration.
Our managing director Liam Hanlon said, “it’s exciting to see how far we have come with our apprenticeship scheme. We are pleased to be welcoming another 12 new students from All Saints High School.
“Our apprenticeship programme is recognised by the Chartered Institute of Builders (CIOB), the British Damage Management Association (BDMA) and other leading institutes, our apprentice training centre shows a commitment to young people in the community and future generations, to provide the skills required for our business and the industry we serve. We look forward to welcoming students back for the next stage of their journey with us.”
The Forshaw Group is committed to sharing its success and trade skills with the next generation. It is therefore helping to bring about positive change and bridge the increasing skills gap found in our industry. It has done so to great success since it started. To find out more about The Forshaw Group visit our website here. https://www.theforshawgroup.com/
