Supplier of personalised workwear, Workwear Express, has launched a fund to support apprenticeships in SMEs in the building and construction industry.
This summer, the Workwear Express Apprenticeship Fund is giving away £1,000 in free, branded workwear to small and medium sized employers from its range of uniform starter packs.
The initiative forms part of the firm’s ongoing commitment to apprenticeships and provides SMEs with the opportunity of receiving one of four packages of head-to-toe branded clothing, to the value of £250, which could clothe up to 10 new starters or existing apprentices.
Applications by employers are now being accepted for the Apprenticeship Fund and will run until midnight on 21 June 2019. To apply click here.
General Manager Simon Maw, who was the firm’s first ever apprentice, 13 years ago, has first-hand experience of the benefits that an apprenticeship can bring: “The value of apprentices to a growing business like ours are huge. We have a number of apprentices in a variety of roles within our business, we’re essentially developing our staff to meet both our current and future needs from day one on the job.”
“Our business is built on protecting your brand. We know that having appropriate, high quality branded uniform for apprentices and new starters ensures that they are giving your customers the right impression of your business from the day they arrive on site.”
Speaking on a video made by Workwear Express’ own apprentices to promote the fund, Mark Collins, an apprentice in the Key Accounts Department said: “Having the correct branded uniform makes apprentices like us feel like part of a team and it also helps your business to look professional, because we can be professionally clothed ambassadors for your business.”
The fund is open to businesses that would like to benefit from a financial boost to pay for workwear for new starters, students and apprentices. Four grants of £250 will be awarded, covering a variety of workplaces including logistics and transport, manufacturing and facilities management, construction, catering and hospitality, healthcare, business and office work.
