Apprentices from Mulalley and other contractors were celebrated at a special event held by Croydon Council in recognition of National Apprenticeship Week.

Keen to ensure learning-on-the-job opportunities are made available to local job seekers, Croydon not only offer apprenticeships within the council itself, but has ensured that Mulalley and other contractor partners also reap the benefits of taking on young learners.

Mulalley apprentice Kaval Burke, began looking for an apprenticeship after deciding on a career within the construction industry and taking an eight day intensive course at Croydon College.

The 17-year-old from New Addington, said: “After I found out about the Mulalley apprenticeship scheme I had an interview, followed by a week’s work experience and I was overwhelmed when Mulalley offered me the job. I am learning to box in pipes and am enjoying doing that. Once I have finished my apprenticeship I would like to become a carpenter.”

Councillor Alison Butler, deputy leader and cabinet member for homes, regeneration and planning said: “This event is a fantastic way of not only celebrating the council’s commitment to current and future apprentices in Croydon, but also to highlight the value apprentices bring to an organisation.”

Mulalley Operations Director Colin Watson said: “We were delighted to attend this event to celebrate our Croydon apprentices. Mulalley work in partnership with Croydon Council on both their General Building Works and External Decorations frameworks and we are proud to have apprentices working on both.”