The Midland Metro Alliance – who are responsible for the construction of the extension to the West Midlands Metro – celebrated he achievements of their apprenticeships during the National Apprenticeship Week 2022. The Alliance have apprentices across a wide range of fields ranging from quantity surveying to communications, marketing, procurement and business administration.
The Alliance welcomed ten new apprentices in Autumn 2021, who are now working across the ongoing West Midlands Metro extension projects in office and on-site roles.
Andy Street, the Mayor of West Midlands, said: “We are huge believers in the power of apprenticeships here in the West Midlands to help ensure our residents have every possible chance to gain new skills and qualifications to find great careers, including in our booming construction sector. It has been brilliant to see the success of the apprentices at the Midland Metro Alliance, building up their skills for the future as they work on some of our region’s largest infrastructure projects.”
Cllr Dr Michael Hardacre, Cabinet Member for Education and Skills at City of Wolverhampton Council, added: “Apprenticeships can offer an excellent route into employment and as a Council we have developed Wolves at Work 18-24 alongside local employers and other partners to develop opportunities across the city. The Midland Metro Alliance commitment to apprenticeships is creating a legacy which will endure long after the tram tracks have been laid. It was heartening to meet young people from the city who are gaining skills and experience in the construction industry. Apprenticeships help provide young people with hands-on experience whilst they receive a salary and study towards a nationally recognised qualification.”