Fusion21

JC Construction create 3 new apprentices for young unemployed people

Three people who have been taking part on a ‘Routes into Work’ programme with Fusion21 have managed to secure permanent jobs with local contractor JC Construction.

All were unemployed 6 months or more before attending the Routes to Work programme that is being funded through Liverpool Community College.

During the course candidates gain qualifications in First Aid, CIEH Health & Safety Level 2, CSCS Card, Manual Handling, U.K.A.T.A Asbestos Accreditation and COSHH. They also attend workshops which cover subjects such as team building, equal opportunities and motivation & barriers. All delivered with an aim to help people get work ready.

Fusion21 and JC Construction held interviews with all of the candidates taking part on the Routes to Work Programme. The three successful candidates were, Ryan Stubbs who joins the company as an apprentice Joiner, Kayleigh Wilkie as an Electrician and Ben Weaver as a Plumber

JC Construction are a partner on the Fusion21 frameworks and support Fusion21’s commitment to improving lives and communities.

Sue Norton, Director at JC Construction said “We are looking forward to working with our new apprentices.   We have worked with Fusion 21 since its onset and have had some excellent trainees over the years, who have gone on to become highly skilled trade’s people. "

 "One of our current employees Dave Thomas was from one of the very first Fuison21 Skills programme cohorts. Dave has been with JC Construction since 2004 and has proved to be an exceptional employee.  I hope that our new apprentices can follow in Dave’s footsteps and develop their careers with JC Construction.”

Ian McDonough, Training & Employment Manager at Fusion21 commented, “I’m extremely pleased for Ryan, Ben and Kayleigh, they have worked extremely hard since their time with us and I wish them the very best of luck for the future. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank JC Constrcution for their ongoing support to Fusion21.  ”