National Apprenticeship Week: Harrison & Clough Success Stories
Tuesday, 6 February 2024
Each year, Harrison & Clough welcomes a variety of apprentices through its doors, eager to learn more about the construction sector through a variety of roles; from sales through to purchasing. In celebration of National Apprenticeship Week, three of the business’s apprentice success stories tell all about their training and look to the future beyond their studies.
Having a family history in construction that dates back generations, Tyler Moyles began his apprenticeship in the January of 2021. With a desire to get stuck into the world of work, Tyler knew that joining a purchase apprenticeship scheme would be a brilliant way to leverage both his natural interpersonal skills and keen interest in construction. Since completing his apprenticeship in 2023, Tyler has gained a wealth of skills across time management, negotiation, and communication. Tyler, now aged 20, excelled in his role at Harrison & Clough and has gone on to secure a position as a full-time assistant buyer.
Tyler says, “I wouldn’t be where I am today without my apprenticeship. Working at Harrison & Clough has meant that I was able to hone what I enjoy most in a sector that I am passionate about. Finding my strengths has meant that I have been able to kickstart my career and I can’t wait to see where this will take me.”
Courtney Moyles, aged 18, is midway through her customer services level 2 apprenticeship that began in October 2023. Though she came into the business with limited knowledge of fixing and fasteners, Courtney embraced the new learning opportunity of being able to gain a range of transferrable and practical skills. Now an expert in Harrison & Clough’s product brochure, Courtney is excited to see where she can take her career:
“What caught my eye about Harrison & Clough’s apprenticeship schemes was the vast learning opportunities that they could give me. Whilst dealing with different types of customers, I have developed various skills such as problem solving, thinking ahead, written and spoken communication. I’d like to go to university, and I know that this apprenticeship scheme can open those doors for me.”
21-year-old Oliver Hedges completed his sales apprenticeship back in July 2023 and is now working as a full-time sales advisor at Harrison & Clough. Throughout his time working at the business, Oliver feels that he has become more confident, proactive, and tenacious.
Oliver says: “Working at Harrison & Clough is like being part of one big family. There is always someone who supports me with my work, and I’ve had fun along the way. I came into the role wanting to learn all about the products and how to sell them, and I certainly have achieved that. My manager has been a brilliant mentor and I have felt my confidence grow throughout my time here.”
Having developed a holistic understanding about how Harrison & Clough and the construction industry works, Oliver hopes to climb the ladder and advance on his sales expertise.
Having a family history in construction that dates back generations, Tyler Moyles began his apprenticeship in the January of 2021. With a desire to get stuck into the world of work, Tyler knew that joining a purchase apprenticeship scheme would be a brilliant way to leverage both his natural interpersonal skills and keen interest in construction. Since completing his apprenticeship in 2023, Tyler has gained a wealth of skills across time management, negotiation, and communication. Tyler, now aged 20, excelled in his role at Harrison & Clough and has gone on to secure a position as a full-time assistant buyer.
Tyler says, “I wouldn’t be where I am today without my apprenticeship. Working at Harrison & Clough has meant that I was able to hone what I enjoy most in a sector that I am passionate about. Finding my strengths has meant that I have been able to kickstart my career and I can’t wait to see where this will take me.”“What caught my eye about Harrison & Clough’s apprenticeship schemes was the vast learning opportunities that they could give me. Whilst dealing with different types of customers, I have developed various skills such as problem solving, thinking ahead, written and spoken communication. I’d like to go to university, and I know that this apprenticeship scheme can open those doors for me.”
21-year-old Oliver Hedges completed his sales apprenticeship back in July 2023 and is now working as a full-time sales advisor at Harrison & Clough. Throughout his time working at the business, Oliver feels that he has become more confident, proactive, and tenacious.
Oliver says: “Working at Harrison & Clough is like being part of one big family. There is always someone who supports me with my work, and I’ve had fun along the way. I came into the role wanting to learn all about the products and how to sell them, and I certainly have achieved that. My manager has been a brilliant mentor and I have felt my confidence grow throughout my time here.”
Having developed a holistic understanding about how Harrison & Clough and the construction industry works, Oliver hopes to climb the ladder and advance on his sales expertise.