An unemployed 28-year-old from Cumbria has become the 1,000th apprentice recruited by housing developer and regeneration specialist Lovell since launching its national apprentice training programme in 2003.
The company currently has 52 apprentices nationally and expects to take on 40 more in 2015. The1000th apprentice John Postlethwaite, said he was thrilled to finally have the opportunity to embark on a career in construction as a trainee carpenter / joiner.
“At my age, I thought I was on my last chance so when I found out that Lovell was advertising for apprentices I knew I had to go for it,” said John, who has joined Lovell as a mature trainee.
“The apprenticeship will get me the life I want and means I can stand on my own two feet and support myself. It gives me the chance to learn on the job and get a wage as well. I have a two-year-old daughter and this means I’ll be able to help her have a better life.”
With Lovell’s support, John, who lives in Wigton, near Carlisle, will work towards the nationally-recognised Level 2 NVQ Diploma qualification in joinery and carpentry, learning his trade on site with Lovell in Carlisle and studying at Carlisle College on day release.
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