Medium Business

Jo Bevington, Training and Development Manager at the Travel Division of the West Midlands Co-operative Society, a medium-sized business says, “Apprenticeships work very well for us and make a real contribution to the business. They give the young people a lot of motivation and increase their confidence, which is very important when you are dealing with customers. The Apprentices are very enthusiastic and eager to learn, we do not really have to push them. Some of them are the top sellers in our branches, which shows how well they do”.

Hiring Apprentices, says Alan Adamson, Joint Managing Director of Construction Company Weaver plc, is critical as the Weaver business strategy relies on the ability to recruit and develop the right type of people. “There is no doubt that Apprenticeship training improves productivity”, says Alan. “It makes sure we do a professional job on site, which in turn boosts staff morale and ensures customer satisfaction. As a company, we have found that in employing Apprentices we have developed a loyal and highly motivated workforce, one that we intend to use to secure our future as a leader within the construction industry.