Regional homebuilder Allison Homes is celebrating the success of its apprenticeship scheme, as it prepares to welcome a new intake to its East and Central regions.
Allison Homes launched its apprenticeship scheme in 2021 and has since trained over 30 apprentices in various trades. As part of the scheme, the developer has formed close partnerships with several colleges, including University Academy Holbeach, Grantham College, Norwich College and colleges within Inspire Education Group, such as Peterborough College and Stamford College, where the housebuilder is also a sponsor of the innovative Modern Methods of Construction Centre.
Last year, a group of six bricklaying and carpentry apprentices joined the company, reinforcing its commitment to developing young talent and tackling the skills shortages within the industry. Earlier this year, apprentice Leoni McDougall won the regional heat of the Guild of Bricklayers Championship, and has now progressed to the national finals in Leeds, taking place this June.
Former apprentice Leland Moore has also recently returned to the company as a Trainee Assistant Site Manager, demonstrating how impactful the scheme can be.
To select the next intake of apprentices, Allison Homes hosted an apprentice selection day for the second consecutive year, after seeing great success in 2025.
On the day, a group of 13 students were welcomed to the company’s Peterborough head office, where they were given a tour and received talks from construction managers, allowing them to learn all about Allison Homes, the wider construction industry and the benefits of undertaking an apprenticeship.
Following the event, five new students have been selected to start an apprenticeship this September, including Kian Bassett from Norwich College. The apprentices will be working on developments across Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire and Norfolk, enabling them to learn on the job and see first-hand how homes are built from the ground up.
Zoe Evans, HR Director at Allison Homes, said: “We’re incredibly proud of our apprenticeship scheme and always strive to find new, exciting ways to encourage young people to consider construction as a viable industry. Across the business, we’re incredibly committed to investing in young talent and teaching them the essential skills they need to build fulfilling careers.
“Our first apprentice selection day in 2025 was a huge success, so we’re delighted to have hosted the event again this year for new students to tour our office and see what we’re all about. We’re now looking forward to welcoming the next cohort of apprentices, helping to inspire and support the next generation as much as possible.”
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