JCB apprentice returns to his roots
Business Apprentice Scott Woodford returned to Bridgewater this term as part of a national Early Careers initiative by British multinational JCB.
The initiative, which sees 78 young JCB apprentices return to their schools to plant a commemorative oak tree and talk to pupils about their education pathway to a prestigious apprenticeship, is part of a series of events to mark National Apprenticeship Week. Each tree marks a year in business for JCB and symbolises not only the company’s proud British heritage, but also the importance of celebrating their apprentices’ educational journeys from their school roots to the great opportunities that await when branching out into the world of work.
The former Bridgewater Head Boy is the second student to be awarded a Higher Level Degree Apprenticeship at digger giant JCB, following in the footsteps of older brother Matthew who joined the company in 2019 to complete a Degree Apprenticeship in Engineering.
JCB Early Career Talent Manager Neil Fowkes said: “Inspiring the next generation of young engineers, machine builders and business experts is an important part of our apprentices’ training. We want them to be role models to youngsters at their old schools so every student sees what can be achieved with hard work and ambition.
“Apprenticeships are a fantastic route into a career and hearing first hand from a former pupil is the best way to encourage the next generation to follow in their footsteps.”
