Career Development And The Next Generation Of Talent

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Developing the workforce and bringing forward the next generation of talent is a huge focus for the industry. Epwin Window Systems has a wide range of apprenticeship courses at all levels and is developing its strategies to encourage people on to them.

There are currently eight traditional apprentices and 12 development apprentices within the business. And over the past two years, six apprenticeships have been completed.

 “Fenestration is a dynamic industry and there are plenty of opportunities for a fulfilling and rewarding career. We are developing a range of training strategies across the business with a structured career progression path to attract and develop the next generation of talent.”

– Lee Cattermole 

Learning & development manager, Epwin Window Systems

Good for all

“Developing people through high-quality apprenticeships and workforce strategies is proven to be good for employers and employees alike,” continues Epwin’s Cattermole who is also active in the wider community, raising awareness of the value of a technical career.

In December 2022, Cattermole spoke at an event organised by the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Institute of Technology with an audience address from the Minister for Skills, Rt Hon Robert Halfon MP, about the new Engineering and Manufacturing Higher Technical Qualifications. Cattermole adds: “I’ve been actively involved in supporting the development of the Institute which is delivering Higher Technical Qualifications at levels 4 and 5 for the past 4 years. The Institute is a world class facility where collaboration, innovation and support for STEM education come together under one roof and it’s accessible by any employer. Maintaining the link between the Institute and Epwin Window Systems will play a key part in ensuring that we have access to advanced technologies where needed for our future success.”

Cattermole also sits on the advisory panel of Building Our Skills, which aims to make fenestration, glass and glazing a career of choice.

Picture: Epwin Window Systems has invested in career development and the next generation of talent.

www.epwinwindowsystems.co.uk

Article written by Cathryn Ellis
21st January 2023

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