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PRO INSTALLER SEPTEMBER 2015
PRO RECRUITMENT
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A-level students
urged to consider
apprenticeships
A-level students have been reminded of the value of apprenticeships,
after picking up their exam results
last month.
Although many of those who received
their grades will look to make the transition
from school to university, construction is
among the growing sectors where apprenticeship opportunities are also available.
The overall A-level pass rate, which covers
grades A* to E, has risen to 98.1% this year,
according to the Joint Council for Qualifications ( JCQ).
Despite the lure of a university career,
employers have reminded school leavers of
the other options which are now open to
them.
For instance, Tracey Locke, group director
of HR at the Mace Group, has encouraged
young people to explore the opportunities which the construction industry can
provide.
Speaking to Sky News, she said: “There
are lots of opportunities for people in the
construction industry if you want a challenging and varied career. We take people
from both academic and vocational backgrounds.”
Ms Locke also encouraged people to get
an early taste of the building sector