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alone can be prohibitive. In our case, being based in south Buckinghamshire, a return train ticket to the nearest college costs £41.00 a day. This catastrophically means that apprentices barely break even on the days they attend college. This fi nancial imbalance, coupled with the perception that our industry is less glamorous than other sectors such as tech or digital marketing, is discouraging a huge number of potential workers. Together, we have the power to remedy this situation. Off ering a reasonable wage, contributing to travel expenses, and fostering a supportive learning environment are just the fi rst steps. Every company can do these things. Investing in apprentices goes beyond merely off ering them training on site; it includes fi nancial incentives, moral support, and an environment that values their growth and contribution. Apprentices are a cost-eff ective route to bringing in new talent and there are many government bursaries and grants available to reduce the costs even further. If you are looking to build a trainee program there are a number of organisations that you can speak to, including local colleges, business enterprise groups, business district improvement schemes, local
We have a long way to go in terms of apprenticeships in the ACR industry, and we need to take signifi cant strides towards fostering a culture that values and prioritises training and the development of new talent.
chambers of commerce, job centres and school sixth-forms. In addition to these sources, there are training agencies that specialise solely in fi nding and placing apprentices – which might be a good place to start.
For those in locations that do not yet have courses available to them, there are limited options. What you can do, however, is raise your voice and make the demand known to your local education providers. Our industry is in a race against time with others that appear to be more appealing to
the younger generation. We have a long way to go in terms of apprenticeships in the ACR industry, and we need to take signifi cant strides towards fostering a culture that values and prioritises training and the development of new talent. In conclusion, harnessing more talent in the
ACR industry is paramount to the sustained growth of our economy and the overall quality of life for many people. We don’t need to teach grandma to suck eggs, but the importance of good quality air management and temperature control in home and work environments has never been greater. Sustaining a stronger, more skilled AC workforce positively transcends into a more resilient construction sector overall – and builds one that is capable of handling the rigorous demands of our increasingly urbanized and technologically advanced society. Ultimately, infusing the ACR industry as a whole
with fresh talent means creating a future that is positive for the sector. But for this to become a reality, we must prioritise the development of apprenticeship opportunities and, in turn, the future of the ACR industry itself. We cannot aff ord to stand by and watch a skill shortage hamper our potential. The time to act is now.
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