That the Parliament commends the homebuilding business, Springfield Properties, which is based in Elgin, for taking on 14 school leavers who have now started careers in various trades, including painting and decorating, and taping and joinery; understands that it took on its first apprentice in 2002, and now around 20% of its site workers are also apprentices; believes that apprenticeships play an important role in growing the workforce of the trade sector, and recognises that apprenticeships are an essential positive destination for many school leavers.
Supported by:
Karen Adam, Jeremy Balfour, Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Annabelle Ewing, Meghan Gallacher, Dr Pam Gosal MBE, Dr Sandesh Gulhane, Jamie Hepburn, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Bill Kidd, Stuart McMillan, Edward Mountain, Douglas Ross, Alexander Stewart, Kevin Stewart, Paul Sweeney, Michelle Thomson, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle