Larkfleet commits to new apprentices from local communities
The Larkfleet Group is continuing to invest in the next generation of skilled young craftspeople with the announcement that it is to take on six apprentices this year.
By making this major commitment at a time when every business is struggling under the impact of the economic downturn, the Bourne-based developer is sending a clear signal that the way forward is to invest in training and development.
“We recruit for our apprentice scheme every year, so we’ve already seen the benefits of it first hand,” confirms Larkfleet managing director Karl Hick. “That’s why despite the current difficult economic conditions we are still very much committed to supporting this initiative.”
Larkfleet will employ six apprentices in total: two carpenters, two bricklayers, one plumber and one electrician. To help support local communities, Larkfleet is keen to receive applications from tenants of its housing association partners.
“Keeping it local is very much part of the plan,” says Karl. “We at Larkfleet are proud to be one of the companies doing something really positive within our own community. We need to make sure we have the skilled people necessary to take our business forward and the apprenticeship scheme continues to be a great way to strengthen our workforce and add value to the business.
“We have written to all our housing association partners offering them the chance to put forward young people from their tenant families.”
