Morris Property praises its rising stars during National Apprenticeship Week
A contractor has shined a light on young talent during National Apprenticeship Week, highlighting the importance of expanding career opportunities for students in Shropshire.
Morris Property has given opportunities to new apprentice managers on its construction sites in Shrewsbury and Telford. and bench joiners at its Shrewsbury joinery workshop.
The team has prioritised expanding access to apprenticeship programmes and is facilitating networking opportunities with its sub-contractors to ensure apprentices and work experience students gain access to opportunities within the sector.
Morris Property’s James West said: “Apprenticeships provide young people with invaluable skills and the environment to learn on the job while earning a salary.
"They get to meet a great network of tradespeople which in turn paves the way for long-term career success in the sector."
Working with Shrewsbury Colleges Group and Telford College, Morris Property is providing additional on-site training opportunities with the aim of expanding the talent pipeline, specifically within the construction industry.
Apprentice George Hartshorne is studying bench joinery level two at Shrewsbury Colleges Group and joined Morris Property’s joinery team in their Shrewsbury workshop last month.
George said: “I wasn’t interested in the typical college route, so being in the workshop four days a week is perfect for me. It’s the best place to learn new skills. I’m using a range of machinery and tools to produce quality pieces of work that need to reach Morris’s high standards.
"My advice to anyone considering an apprenticeship would be to make the most of every opportunity, as you will learn new skills that will help you throughout your life.”
