Triplar’s latest apprentice was recently recognised in a UK multi-trade competition.

Henry Dorgan progressed to the regional heat of Skillbuild, the largest multi-trade competition in the country for students and apprentices, in the category of Best Bench Joinery Apprentice.

He follows a line of 30 apprentices who have trained at Triplar’s UK production facility over the past 25 years, many of which have developed under the watchful eye of current factory manager Colin Day.

Triplar MD Mike Rodwell said: “Much is made of the current high rates of youth unemployment in the UK, but not enough is done to encourage apprenticeships. They offer young people a priceless opportunity to train while earning and over the years our apprenticeship programme has contributed a tremendous amount to the company as a whole.”

Triplar currently takes on a new apprentice ever y two years, with each one receiving invaluable on the job training and undertaking an NVQ Level 2 qualification in Carpentry and Joinery at Moulton College in Northampton, before choosing whether to continue with a Level 3 qualification in Advanced Joinery.

Colin said: “Henry deserves considerable praise for what he has achieved. Tutors at Moulton College singled him out to take part in the competition and we were delighted that he made it beyond the initial stages.

“Our apprenticeship scheme is an important part of Triplar’s identity. We recognise that the skills and expertise we have should be passed on to the next generation.”