Wolverhampton Homes will be supporting more young people in the city with the launch of their 2023 apprenticeship programme.
The company, which manages more than 21,000 properties of behalf of the City of Wolverhampton Council, is offering paid apprenticeships for trade and office roles, including bricklaying, plumbing and customer services. With the rising cost of living, many young people are looking for alternatives to university, and an apprenticeship is the perfect way to earn while you learn, with a combination of formal college study and hands-on training supported by a dedicated mentor in the business.
Working in roles that make a huge difference to the lives of people across the city, an apprenticeship creates so many opportunities to reach your potential.
Shaun Aldis, Chief Executive of Wolverhampton Homes, said:
“We’re committed to helping people get on in life and are developing initiatives that support the council’s priority to reduce youth unemployment in the city. We have a long tradition of bringing apprentices into the business and now, more than ever, choosing an apprenticeship can offer young people opportunities they may not otherwise experience.
“We have seen several positive success stories where our apprentices go on to gain employment with us or other organisations across the city. Bringing fresh ideas and a new approach, they help us deliver the very best service to our customers and are involved with projects at the forefront of the green agenda. Working in roles that make a huge difference to the lives of people across the city, an apprenticeship creates so many opportunities to reach your potential.”
Each apprentice is paired with a mentor who will provide help and support to reach their potential. This year, the company is offering trade apprenticeships in bricklaying, plumbing and gas, property maintenance and roofing and office apprenticeships in marketing, business administration and customer service.
Assistant Property Supervisor, Fulvio, joined Wolverhampton Homes as an apprentice bricklayer:
“People think apprenticeships are all about the trade, but they’re so much more than that. Yes, I learnt all about bricklaying and other trades, but I also learnt about business acumen, communication and customer service. It opened my eyes to a whole host of other skills that I knew would open doors for me.
“An apprenticeship is a stepping stone to something bigger, and if you’re willing to work hard and be open to new ideas, you’ll have access to the opportunities that will help you to achieve your goals.”
Find out more about launching your career in social housing with a paid apprenticeship.