Simon Acres Group has announced its line-up of guest speakers at this year’s InstallerSHOW. The specialist KBB, merchant and construction recruitment agency and online training provider is looking to provide guidance on various topics related to apprenticeships throughout the three-day show, which takes place from 25th – 27th June at the NEC in Birmingham.
The group says its ultimate goal is to help improve the skills shortage within the KBB and construction industries. The line-up of speakers set to present on stand 4B22 include: Alan Wallace, Apprenticeship Ambassador Network (AAN); Alex Ainge, Cyncly; Andy Gamble, merchant consultant and former managing director at RGB Building Supplies; Barry Moss, LEAP Apprenticeships & Early Careers; Dale Willis, My First Great Job; Derek Williams, Achieve and Partners; Hannah Hockley, The Apprenticeship Partner; Luke Wedgbury, KBSA; Malcolm Scott, KBSA, and Natalie Cole, The Furniture Makers’ Company.
Simon Acres, MD, Simon Acres Group, said: “We are delighted to announce our stellar line up of speakers supporting us at the InstallerSHOW. We aim to show businesses that hiring an apprentice is easy, while providing them with the tools and knowledge to do so. Every speech will be recorded and shared online after the exhibition. Case studies and interviews are also going to be filmed, allowing further informative content to be shared.”
Barry Moss, apprenticeship manager, LEAP Apprenticeships & Early Careers, added: “As the leading apprenticeship provider in the construction supply sector, LEAP Apprenticeships & Early Careers is excited to support Simon Acres Group at the InstallerSHOW. This event serves as an excellent platform to interact with sector peers regarding the advantages of apprenticeships.
“We aim to offer guidance on effectively engaging existing staff in understanding the benefits of professional development, and utilising apprenticeships to develop the next-generation workforce in the most cost effective way. Our industry-specific programmes ensure individuals are equipped with the skills, knowledge and behaviours to meet the demands of our current and future customer needs.”
