Apprentices graduate at Wessex Group

The latest crop of apprentices at Dorset’s Wessex Group has graduated ready to embark on their careers within Wessex Electricals and Wessex Fire & Security.

Barnbrook backs National Apprenticeship Week

Trainees at an award-winning Hampshire firm have urged other young people to consider workplace learning during National Apprenticeship Week. Todd Green and Shane Hutton of Barnbrook Systems Ltd have hailed the success of their apprenticeships as they develop their careers with the Fareham based firm. The 40-strong engineering and manufacturing company is backing National Apprenticeship Week and will be attending … Read More

Students and apprentices bridge the gap

Apprentices inspired the next generation when Dorset’s pioneering Young Chamber Programme was launched at the Avonbourne Trust in Bournemouth. They gave more than 50 students from the trust’s Avonbourne Sixth Form, Avonbourne College and Harewood College an insight into the world of work. Former student Lauren Moss, 19, now working at investment banking giant JP Morgan, was among the apprentices … Read More

You’re hired!

Dorset’s biggest private landlord has taken on seven apprentices this academic year – more than ever before. They are all on day-release or at night school studying for qualifications in plumbing, electrical installation, plastering and carpentry. DWP Housing Partnership has about 3,000 tenants and its maintenance team is responsible for the repairs and upkeep of the growing housing stock. Through … Read More

Sparkies fly at Wessex Group

Three more apprentices from Dorset’s Wessex Group have become fully qualified and are now working for the family firm. Electricians Billy Watson, Callum Child and Ryan Guy have spent four years honing their skills within the various companies under the Wessex Group umbrella. They were on day release at Yeovil College’s north Dorset training centre, which is conveniently next door … Read More