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REAL INVESTMENT IN
APPRENTICES WILL
REAP REWARDS
The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) is offering advice to employers of joinery and
woodworking apprentices following recent increases to the National Minimum Wage.
Employers are responsible for ensuring that a
contract states whether
or not an employee is
an apprentice to avoid
any challenges on salaries.
A junior employee is automatically entitled to a higher
wage than an apprentice but
is not necessarily entitled to
the same level of training.
Dave Campbell, manager
of the BWF’s training arm
the Woodworking Industry
Training Forum (WITForum), said: “Apprentices
are an investment. Whilst
daily housekeeping duties
are a part of the job, the
bulk of an apprentice’s time
should be spent gaining and
honing their specialist skills.
This investment of time
and resource, will nurture
a well-rounded, motivated,
competent and hardworking employee and valued
member of your team who
will support future growth in
your business.”
Dave advises managers
to meet with apprentices
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