An international building services consultancy with offices in Huntingdonshire has welcomed 16 new recruits onto its 2023 apprenticeship programme.

CPW is delivering the programme in partnership with regional colleges to train the next generation.

Established more than 22 years ago, 17 per cent of CPW's' workforce is currently part of the programme thanks to its commitment to bridging the skills gap and taking on apprentices in all levels of education, including mature students, as well as those already in work.

This year's trainees have joined the offices across the UK, including the Huntingdon office at Vantage Park, and include specialised apprentices in the lighting, public health, and HR teams, which is a first for the firm as it looks to diversify its offering.

The apprenticeship programme has produced more than 150 young engineers in the past ten years, many of whom have progressed into senior roles at the company.

Melissa Sarson, training and development coordinator at CPW, said: "The whole team really buys into the apprenticeship programme, and everyone understands the importance of learning, as well as what young individuals can offer.

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"We're really proud of our programme and take our responsibility of shaping the country's engineering future seriously.

"It's therefore great to welcome our 2023 cohort, and I wish them the best of luck as they begin their career."