Students regularly visit Paralloy’ s foundry operations to see staff like Millie in action.
FROM APPRENTICE TO EXPERT
A career in manufacturing can begin at 16 and continue to develop for decades.
At Paralloy Group, investment in apprentices, mentoring and career development is helping create longterm opportunities for the next generation of manufacturing professionals.
For many young people, choosing what to do after school can feel like a decision about your entire future. But a career doesn’ t have to follow a predetermined path.
At Paralloy Group – a global leader in manufacturing steel and nickel components, with Teesside premises in Middlesbrough and Billingham- apprenticeships provide an opportunity to enter a manufacturing environment, gain practical experience and develop skills while working alongside experienced colleagues.
With investment in mentoring, training and career pathways, the aim is to provide people with the foundations to build a career, not simply to complete an apprenticeship.
One example of this is Kevin Vaughan, who joined Paralloy Group at just 22 years old.
18
BUILDING LONG-TERM CAREERS AT
PARALLOY GROUP
Now 38, he has spent more than 16 years with the business, developing his skills, taking on new responsibilities and building his career within Paralloy.
His journey demonstrates what can happen when young people are given the opportunity to enter industry early, supported by experienced colleagues and provided with opportunities to continue learning and progressing.
Kevin says:“ I started in Finance as an accounts assistant at 22, and progressed through roles as assistant accountant, management accountant and group costings manager, before making the switch over to Commercial and assuming my current role as head of proposals.
“ My journey shows that if you’ re prepared to work hard, Paralloy Group gives you the opportunity to build a real career.” Experienced- head of proposals Kevin Vaughan.