PROINSTALLER.CO.UK
THE VOICE OF THE TRADE
ISSUE 80
NOVEMBER 2019
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ANSWERS TO THE SKILLS
SHORTAGE ARE OUT THERE
One of the main challenges the
industry is currently facing is a
skills shortage, and it’s one of
the biggest barriers to growth.
But there are answers out there.
That’s the view of
Howard Trotter, Business
Manager of leading win-
dows and doors manufac-
turer Shelforce.
Shelforce specialises in
providing high-quality prod-
ucts to local authority build-
ing projects and is Birming-
ham City Council’s chosen
manufacturer of choice.
But what sets the com-
pany apart is that 75% of
its workforce is disabled,
meaning Shelforce is lead-
ing the way in the industry
when it comes to inclusive
employment.
And Howard’s dedication
to training and nurturing
the skills of his workforce
has played a huge part in
Shelforce’s success.
commitment
‘ to a training
and
’
employment is vital
Howard said: “How we
tackle the skills shortage
and attract more young
people into the industry is
something that we all need
to think about as it’s a huge
challenge that we face.
“But there are answers
out there, and a commit-
ment to training and em-
ployment is vital.”
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