Apprentices Celebrate Awards at House of Commons

SPV SPECIAL PROJECTS and Juniper Training were honoured that two of their apprentices were finalists at the Youthbuild Young Builder of the Year Awards 2023 on 18 October.

Hosted at the prestigious House of Commons Terrace Pavilion, SPV and Juniper apprentices, Jack Lal and Kai Newhall attended the awards ceremony. They were not only named as finalists but also celebrated as highly commended in their roles.

L-R: Kai Newhall and Jack Lal were presented with their awards at the House of Commons on 18 October 2023.

Youthbuild UK is a charity which celebrates young people working in the construction industry from disadvantaged and challenging backgrounds. The charity engages with construction employers to offer work opportunities to disadvantaged young people. They also highlight that encouraging and supporting disadvantaged and disengaged young people into construction not only transforms their lives, but also helps to strengthen the industry.

The Youthbuild Young Builder of the Year Awards focus on not only the qualifications gained, but the distance travelled for each nominee, whether that is rising to challenges, breaking down barriers or overcoming adversity to achieve success.

Highly Commended Apprentices

Award finalist Jack Lal was nominated as a roofing apprentice at SPV Special Projects after completing his Level 1 qualification in construction with Juniper Training. He has now progressed to training for a Level 2 in Sheeting and Cladding.

Fellow award finalist, Kai Newhall completed his Level 1 in Brickwork. He is now due to complete his Level 2 in Warehouse Operations shortly, and then plans to start a Part 1 and 2 Scaffolding qualification.

Both young men have overcome adversity and challenges during their younger years but have not let this hold them back from working towards their goals.

L-R: Jack Lal and Kai Newhall were Highly Commended at the Youthbuild Young Builder of the Year Awards 2023, held at the House of Commons.

Kate Whatley, SPV Commercial Manager said: “Both individuals are huge assets to SPV Special Projects and are a credit to themselves. Their hard work, determination and dedication to their studies and work led to their acknowledgment in these fantastic awards.”

She added, “The day was one of inspiration and celebration showcasing some amazing stories and young people. Well done Jack and Kai. An amazing and well-deserved achievement.”

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