Clearview Midlands September 2014 - Issue 154 | Page 86

aluminium Expand your opportunities with AluK’s new range AluK (GB) launches its new residential aluminium windows and doors collection, featuring a complete range of traditional and modern windows, as well as aluminium entrance, bi-fold, sliding and patio doors. colours can be different, allowing customers to personalise their choices. With narrow profiles and slim sight lines, and highly resistant to corrosion, rust, warping and rot, AluK windows and doors provide a sophisticated design and also exceeds thermal performance levels. Russell Yates, MD, AluK comments: “With this launch The premium product offering provides installers with the tools and support they need to grow their business while also providing their customers with greater choice for the perfect look for their homes. The new collection comprises styles in a multitude of colours, including a dual-colour option where the inside and the outside our partners will be able to offer their customers high performance products, supported by an extensive gallery of images, information on window and door styles, colour options and glazing configurations to help them find their perfect style. To support this, AluK launches its new consumer website, www.alukhome.co.uk, and a range of consumer literature. 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This is Trojan piece of consumer-facing literature that at the has released, and judging by the reaction successful employment. “Each traineeship will last up to 6 months, after which the trainee will be much better placed to progress into an apprenticeship, a sustainable job, or into continued education He continues, “Employers to develop the skills they need frequently tell us that they are for their chosen career. not satisfied with the quality Traineeships will conclude of young applicants that they with a guaranteed interview receive for their vacancies. They with the work placement host, would like young people to either for a job or a reference have better English and maths, from their work placement experience in the workplace and to develop their CV. In the the skills and character needed first year, we will restrict the to secure and hold down a job. providers who offer traineeships “So I am publishing a to those that Ofsted have judged framework for delivery for a to be outstanding or good. new programme of traineeships. “Employers will have a key The programme will begin role in making the traineeships from August this year for 16- to programme a success, both 19-year-olds, and we will look leading delivery and working in to extend the programme up to partnership with education and 24 in due course. Traineeships training providers.” will be designed to help young To order copies of the brochure, contact Trojan customer service on 01922 713933. extra miles in and polish their was important for the group to get some ability to ride as a team. to ride 187 miles each Once in the USA, the riders will be tasked teams. It’s going to be a hugely day, which will be split between three have to face the Arizona desert, challenging task, given that they’ll also peaks of the Southern Rockies. windy plains of New Mexico and the and one of the riders Gary Morton, chairman of GM Fundraising to bond as a team, get the miles in commented: ’It was important for us a group. and to understand how best to ride in from them and Everyone now knows what’s to be expected over £100,000 from this that includes a big push to help us raise challenge.’ To do your bit, visit www.justgiving.com/teams/hope66 sponsor the team or any one individual. keep a job. “Second, traineeships will offer flexible training in other relevant areas to build character and help young people get ready for work, such as job search and interview skills, time-keeping and team working. “Third, and crucially, the programme will develop the English and maths that employers consistently tell us are essential prerequisites for and either Free Windows, Doors & Conservatories Window Fully Glazed A Rated Windows Energy Rating D&I Window Solutions PVC-U Casement Reg No. 0504-006A 0+ -10 to < 0 -20 to -10 -30 to -20 -50 to -30 A Rated Ltd Window Date.19/04/2011 A • Planitherm Total+ or Planibel • Free delivery • Over 40 colour foils available • Kommerling gold profile • Same day quotations • 5-7 day turn round -70 to -50 -70 + on a rating based is a relative location. 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