Developing theskillsfor life in thecity

Wolverhampton Homes is an arm’slengthmanagementorganisation that managesand looks aftermorethan21,000 homesonbehalfofthe City of Wolverhampton Council.

Thecompany is committed to making thecityanevenbetter placetolive,providing good quality homesin safe,welcoming neighbourhoods.ItisbelievedthateveryoneinWolverhampton Homescan play theirpartinmakingthathappen–withthe rightsupport

WolverhamptonHomesoffersopportunitiesinits property services division forbricklaying,carpentry, electrical,plumbingand gasapprenticeships. An apprenticeship typically lastsbetween twoand four years, with apprenticesgainingpractical hands-on experience alongsideformalcollege learning, giving them thebestofbothworlds andasolid groundingintheir trade

LastyearWolverhamptonHomes recruitedmoreapprentices whoare hoping to follow in thefootsteps of plumbing andgas apprentice Connor Smith. Connor joined thecompany in 2021 andwon theproperty and construction apprentice of the year at theExpress &Starawards last year forhis commitmenttotop qualityworkand greatcustomer service.

Lara, firstyearapprenticefrom Whitmore Reans,said: “I’vebeen interested in carpentryand plumbingfor as longasI canremember,so wasexcited at thechancetobecome an apprentice with Wolverhampton Homes.

“I getonwellwithmymentorand

I’mlearninglots–not just aboutthe trade, butabout how to adapttodifferent people andsituations in the workplace.I’m feelingreallypositive andI’m excitedtosee wheremy apprenticeship takesme.”

Ravelisinhis firstyearofa plumbing anddomestic heating apprenticeship:“Sincestarting my apprenticeship Ihaven’t looked back.Iattendcollege once aweek,