Success in pipeline for Alfie?
PLUMBING apprentice and Stockport College student Alfie Hodges has made it through to the final round of the Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2017 competition.
Currently working towards his plumbing apprenticeship, Alfie, 18, from Whaley Bridge, is one of 10 finalists from across the UK.
During the semi-finals Alfie stood out from other applicants for his passion for plumbing, along with dedication and enthusiasm towards his course, earning a spot in the grand finale to he held at Google’s head office in London.
Alfie said: “To be chosen as one of the finalists for this year’s Screwfix Trade Apprentice of the Year competition is such an honour and I’m so excited to be taking part in the final at Google HQ.
“Having shadowed a local plumber in the school holidays one year, which helped me secure my apprenticeship, my eyes opened to a career as a plumber and I’ve never looked back.
“I work on a lot of bathrooms and have recently helped build a bespoke bathroom to meet the needs of a disabled boy, which was a really fulfilling experience.
“To be recognised for doing something I love and representing my town in a national competition makes me feel incredibly proud.”
One winner will walk away with the title of Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2017, receiving a business and trade bundle worth £10,000, including a laptop with accessories, £5,000-worth of Screwfix products and funds for future training courses.
Andrew Livingston, chief executive of Screwfix, said: “Our search for Screwfix Trade Apprentice of 2017 not only supports their endeavours but also inspires a strong future for the UK’s construction industry.”