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Young apprentice brushes up on construction trades

20th February 2023
Redrow - News - Young apprentice brushes up on construction trades

Shortly after finishing school, Rhys Hopkins (18), decided he wanted to pursue a career in the construction industry. After chatting to friends at school, it was recommended he look into apprenticeship schemes as a way to progress his career, and alternative to further education. Following plenty of online research, Rhys came across the Redrow Apprenticeship Scheme.

Bricklaying instantly stood out to Rhys as an exciting job within the construction industry and he was motivated by the prospect of gaining relevant experience alongside a formal qualification, in this case, a level two Bricklaying Qualification. 

Rhys joined the Redrow Apprenticeship Scheme in September 2022 and since then, has been training with the Southern Counties team at Cromwell Court, our community of homes in Basingstoke.

Commenting on his experience at Redrow, Rhys said: “The Redrow Apprenticeship Scheme has given me the best of both worlds – gaining skills, while obtaining qualification, two key components I need to kick start my career. I like the mix of working outdoors on site, with experienced tradespeople, learning from their years of expertise, alongside the college part of the scheme which means I gain a qualification. Both aspects will provide me with invaluable knowledge I’ll need in the long run as I look to set up my own business and start building up my own book of private clients.”

He continued: “Redrow has been, and continues to be, very supportive. Following this scheme, I will definitely stay working with Redrow, building on the skills I will have learnt through the scheme and progressing my career further.”

“I would encourage anyone who is leaving school, and stuck on what to do next, to look into apprenticeship schemes as an option.  Like the scheme with Redrow, they can provide great opportunities for your future. There are a growing number of apprenticeships available, so it’s worth doing some research, considering what interests you, and giving something a try!”

We employs upwards of 250 apprentices at any one time, providing schemes across a range of specialisms, from site management, maintenance, commercial and office-based roles. 

Applications for this year’s apprenticeship intake open in March. To find out more, please visit Redrow careers.
 
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