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Harry Completed!

Harry Atherton Age: 23 Trade: Dryliner Resident Borough: Tower Hamlets Apprenticeship: Level 2 Interior Systems College: Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Background: Harry always had an interest in the construction industry and before getting on an... read more

Tuesday, 28th Feb 2017

Hollie Becomes a Future Leader in the Construction Industry

My Journey from K10 to Laing O’Rourke Hollie was once K10’s most valued apprentice, now Laing O’Rourke have the pleasure of having her part of their team. Read her story below. I originally applied for an apprenticeship in Painting & D... read more

Monday, 23rd Jan 2017

The Benefits of an Apprenticeship

Direct Line for Business interviewed K10 Apprenticeships’ Jone Da Cruz for their Tradesman Toolbox – an information hub for construction tradespeople, with a particular focus on showcasing apprenticeships. Many young people, especially those who ... read more

Tuesday, 17th Jan 2017

Jabari Completes!

Jabari Brown Age: 23 Trade: Dryliner Apprenticeship: Level 2 Interior Systems College: MRG Background: Jabari was always interested in working within construction. He was employed as a labourer which was his first job and then worked on another site for 1... read more

Monday, 28th Nov 2016

Nicole shows her Klass as she secures full-time role Laings within 6 months!

We are really proud to announce that, after only 6 months in role, Nicole Klassa has secured a permanent position with Laings within their Administration department on the LLDC Here East project in Stratford... read more

Friday, 1st Jul 2016

Malav loving life with Fairview in Barnet

We caught up with one of our apprentices, Malav Desai, who is thoroughly enjoying his apprenticeship experience with Fairview New Homes in Colindale.... read more

Thursday, 7th Apr 2016

K10 Apprentice Mohammed meets the Prime Minister.

K10 Apprentice Mohammed meets the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister was particularly interested in hearing from Mohammed about his apprenticeship experiences and his ambitions to prosper in a fast-growing sector.... read more

Wednesday, 6th Jan 2016

K10 Apprentices share their experiences.

K10 identifies and places young people in apprenticeships across London in the construction industry and here their apprentices share their experiences.... read more

Tuesday, 5th Jan 2016

Our Xmas Award winners of 2014…where are they now?

We caught up with our 2014 Award winners to see where they are now and how the apprenticeship has helped them....... read more

Friday, 18th Dec 2015

Abby Shorter flies the apprenticeship flag in the Guardian.

Abby Shorter is beaming. She has been fitting radiators all morning in a block of new flats in south London and it is going well. “I like to see a project grow and progress. It is very rewarding,” says the 24-year-old.... read more

Wednesday, 24th Jun 2015

Jone is ‘Cruz-ing’ to the top!

A huge congratulations to Jone Da Cruz who was honoured last week for all his hard work during his apprenticeship. Jone, who was Metro’s apprentice of the month, was honoured at the ‘topping out’ ceremony for the Skyline Tower in Hackney.... read more

Thursday, 4th Jun 2015

In my own words.

Hello there! My name is Jone Da Cruz. I’m 23 years old and have just finished my Plumbing apprenticeship, NVQ level 2. Now that I am a newly qualified Plumber, I have a year-long contract with a plumbing company, a huge pay rise, and I can tell you there is ... read more

Thursday, 7th May 2015

Meet our latest fully qualified plumber, Charlie Marchant-Buchanan.

“I had a great experience and am looking to use this qualification to bring a stable income in”. Successfully completing his plumbing apprenticeship at Kind & Co. has meant that Charlie’s wage has increased by nearly three times! ... read more

Thursday, 2nd Apr 2015

“The best thing I’ve ever done”

A massive well done to Mailyn Charrier, who completed her Business Administration apprenticeship with Hill, and is now employed full-time with the leading housebuilder ... read more

Friday, 27th Feb 2015

One ‘Elle of an achievement.

K10 would like to say a huge well done to one of our star Business Administration apprentices; Elle Brant, for helping top construction firm Wates win a tender in Thurrock. It just goes to show how impactful to a business an apprentice can be.... read more

Friday, 13th Feb 2015