Newton Aycliffe-based shower manufacturer Roman celebrated National Apprenticeship Week this week.
As part of National Apprenticeship Week, Roman staff from different departments attended the “Finding Your Future” event at one of their local colleges (Bishop Auckland College), where they provided information about Roman, as they are offering four new apprenticeship opportunities this year.
They also answered questions and gave advice about apprenticeships to the college students and school pupils that attended the event from local schools in the area.
The aim of National Apprenticeship Week is to increase awareness and the take-up of apprenticeships.
Roman were keen to get involved in this awareness week as they have always found apprentices a great asset to their company and fully support young people going into apprenticeships.
The Aycliffe firm last year took on three new apprentices – Ciaran Kelly, Jack Mitchell and Karl Teasdale, aged 17.
Operations director John Wright said: “We have had an ongoing student apprenticeship scheme running now for 20 years – so we are very clear about the advantages and benefits apprentices bring to the company.
“Apprentices are also a great foundation for someone to go on to a successful career in industry and we have many examples of this within Roman.
“Apprenticeships have a positive impact on individuals, businesses and the wider economy and Roman want to continue with their involvement in this, which is why we are planning to take on four new apprenticeships this year.”
