APPRENTICESHIPS
Liam teaching bricklaying
them into a role. It is in no way a short
term thing – we see it as an opportunity
for someone to become a full-time
member of staff. Progression is key.
“For the apprentice, the scheme
opens the doors to companies willing
to give you an opportunity no matter
what your background in life. There
is something for everyone and the
chance to build a career.
“We hope Liam will be the first of
many here at Innov8.”
‘IT HAS MADE A BIG DIFFERENCE’
Liam first came across Innov8 as a
school pupil studying in its construction
classes. When the opportunity came up
to become an apprentice there, he was
delighted. He started in October 2015.
“I love working here,” said Liam. “I
support the tutors in the classes, mostly
in construction, which is my area of
expertise; but I am also self-trained in
working with motor vehicles and
I am studying further in
that area to help
me be able
to guide
students,
Liam Barber is thriving in his apprenticeship
as well as develop my own skills.
“I really like the teaching because
you are giving people an opportunity
and guiding them – helping them
achieve. I like doing that. They get
the basic skills they would need to
approach an employer to start a trade.
“I would tell anyone considering an
apprenticeship to do it. It is a brilliant
scheme. It can take you in many more
directions in life than you might have
thought of. You can progress with a
qualification, build your experience and
also be in a position to take advantage
of opportunities that come up – which
you may not have expected. That is
what happened to me.”
MORE INFO
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Call 020 8825 6234
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Email apprenticesh ips@
ealing.gov.uk
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Visit www.ealing.gov.uk/
apprenticeships
Liam giving tips on car maintenance
around ealing
Summer 2016
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