3rd June 2015 By Clark Contracts Ltd
Clark Contracts, the construction, refurbishment and maintenance company, has showcased its commitment to the next generation by joining The 5% Club, an industry lead initiative focussed on driving momentum into the recruitment of apprentices, graduates and sponsored students.
The campaign was initiated by defence technology company QinetiQ with an aim to get the UK’s public and private companies to commit to raising the number of apprentices, sponsored students and graduates on formal programmes to 5% of their total workforce within five years.
Clark Contracts recognises the importance of recruiting apprentices, graduates and students throughout its operations ensuring new talent is consistently brought into the company. One of Clark Contracts own Directors, Gerry Cummins, was recruited via the companys training and development programme as a graduate of Glasgow Caledonian University with whom the contractor has strong links. Having started his career at Clark Contracts as Assistant Quantity Surveyor in 2004, Gerry progressed to Quantity Surveyor, Senior Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Manager, Business Unit Manager and became Director in 2013.
Gordon Cunningham, Managing Director of Clark Contracts, said “Becoming a member of the 5% Club allows us to publically share our commitment to the recruitment and training of apprentices, students and graduates. At present we have 13 employees who are studying at college and university and this is only set to grow. We are in the process of recruiting for a number of new apprentices across various trades who will join the Modern Apprenticeship Scheme when the new academic year starts in August 2015.”
The aim of the campaign is to tackle both the chronic skills shortage and youth unemployment in Britain and help the country remain at the forefront of innovation. It also asks members to publicly report their progress in their Annual Report.
Dr Sam Healy, Programme Director of The 5% Club said, “We’re delighted to welcome Clark Contracts to the initiative. The company’s existing efforts to invest in the next generation are greatly welcomed and together we can strive towards a brighter future for young people in Britain.”
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