"As a local business of long standing,
reliant on specialist
skills, we are always keen to
bring on young talent and pass
on those skills that will disappear
if craftspeople don't do this.
GC was a natural choice as a joinery
course provider. It's convenient for
our apprentice
who can access the college easily
without travelling long distances.
We have recruited a number of
apprentices and some have stayed
many years. Our current third-year
apprentice now has his own
workbench and can work
independently on more complex
tasks. He's learned a wide range
of skills and had the opportunity
to work in clients homes, developing
his fitting capabilities and
interpersonal skills."
Nick Croome, Co-Director
Stroud Furniture Makers Ltd
Courses: Construction and Trade Industries / 73