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Barrett Engineering Steel leading the way in youth employment
L-R Alisha Jarrett, Rob Fern, Brad Kendall, Ethan Donati D
udley-based Barrett Engineering Steel are leading the way in showing that
traditional industries can do things differently. With a passion for introducing younger workers to the steel industry, the company currently employs three local apprentices, and plans to increase this number over the coming year. Apprenticeships typically last up to three years, and allow an insight into a career that no amount of classroom-based learning can provide. On-the-job training is coupled with an income, and can be supplemented with academic work and reading. Apprentices with the right attitude can find themselves starting from scratch in
2 IMT June 2018 About Barrett Steel
Barrett Steel has over 100,000 tonnes of steel stock and is the UK’s largest independent steel stockholder providing innovative and exceptional service for over 150 years. Operating from 26 sites across the UK with state-of-the facilities and leading-edge equipment Barrett Steel depots can supply a wide variety of steel for any requirements.
a job for life, which could see them promoted and moving through departments until they find their dream role within the business. ‘It’s challenging to encourage young people to work in this industry’ says Rob Fern, Commercial Manager, who himself started his career as an apprentice almost 20 years ago. “We invest heavily in the
apprentices we employ – two of our current staff are completing qualifications alongside their work-placed learning, and we hope we are providing them with a foundation in the industry that will see them working with us for many years to come.”
Rob and his team hope that the apprentices will grow into the business and become fully
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fledged employees of the future. Thebusiness continues to promote the schemes throughout the local community via word of mouth and through Dudley College. Apprenticeships are potentially available at both Barrett Engineering Steels and Barrett Steel Tubes, which are fast paced and dynamic companies. Anyone interested in finding out more can go onto the government website, or contact Rob directly via email.
For more information about the company visit https://www.
barrettsteel.com/
For more information on apprentices visit
https://www.gov. uk/apply-apprenticeship
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