Cubby Construction is marking National Apprenticeship Week by celebrating the apprentices developing vital trade skills across the business and reaffirming its commitment to investing in the future of the construction industry.
Across Cubby Construction, there are several apprentices working towards careers in joinery and stonemasonry, with two apprentices due to complete their end point assessments in the coming weeks. These programmes play a key role in ensuring specialist and traditional skills continue to be passed on to future generations and allow Cubby to help apprentices forge long-term careers in the construction industry.
Throughout the week, we will be highlighting how practical, hands-on, vocational training, combined with formal education, supports long-term career development whilst allowing individuals to develop skills for life.
Developing Specialist Skills
Joinery apprenticeships focus on developing precision skills through real project experience. Apprentices learn to construct and install high-quality timber elements such as doors, windows and staircases, while working safely with tools, interpreting technical drawings and meeting industry standards.
Stonemasonry apprenticeships combine on-site experience with college-based learning. Apprentices develop skills in selecting, shaping and laying stone for new build and heritage projects, progressing from basic tooling and health and safety to more advanced techniques such as carving architectural features. Training leads to recognised qualifications, helping preserve specialist craftsmanship skills within the industry.
Our innovative trainee and apprenticeship programmes are designed to attract and develop a diverse range of talented individuals who will contribute to the continued growth and success of our business.
Kirk Taylor, Cubby Construction Managing Director, said: “Investing in developing skills through the apprenticeship framework is important for Cubby and allows us to support our business growth while also providing a platform to attract new talent and upskilling current employees.
“Construction is a practical, hands-on industry, underpinned by skilled individuals and the apprenticeship pathway provides a blend of practical training and classroom theory that allows individuals to develop the skills they need to help create long-term careers in construction.
“These are the people who will carry skills forward, maintain standards and shape the work we deliver in years to come.”
Level 2 joinery apprentice Leo Laurie said: “I really enjoyed Design & Technology at school, which led me to complete work experience at Cubby Construction. I now spend four days a week at Cubby Construction and one day a week at Kendal College. I didn’t really like school, so I didn’t want to just go to college. Being able to work and learn at the same time is brilliant.”
Leo has recently been shortlisted for ‘Apprentice of the Year’ at Kendal College, with the results due to be announced on 12 February.
