As an employer of 29 apprentices nationally, Gleeds was commended for the support it offers to degree apprentices through its career pathway development guide and the championing of women in construction by current apprentices. Gleeds currently employs 5 apprentices working from its Nottingham office. The apprentices are consistently supported through practical, first-hand experiences at Gleeds, equipping them with the skills required to understand the market and the Gleeds business quickly.

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Anthony Cork, Director, Gleeds in Nottingham, said: “We are delighted to have been named Nottingham Trent University’s Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year. The opportunity to share our knowledge with the next generation is at the heart of our business. We are proud to offer a truly integrated career development programme for degree apprentices which allows them to quickly develop practical and technical skills, maximising their career prospects with Gleeds. NTU students are very highly regarded at Gleeds and the wider industry; they always go beyond their duties, bringing new approaches to our business and the wider construction industry. NTU is a valued partner in cultivating tomorrow’s talented, inspirational leaders.” 

From the commencement of their time at Gleeds, all degree apprenticeship students are assigned an experienced mentor, working in a team of surveyors to assist on projects, with their own responsibilities increasing as they progress. With a Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors Assessment of Professional Competence pass rate of 85-90% per annum, Gleeds apprentices are encouraged to develop their own business relationships and independent thinking into their work. Gleeds’ current apprentices champion industry issues, including profiling the role of women in construction to national government and promoting careers in construction to local schools and universities.

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