News at the Alex Scullion Electrical Group
Alex Scullion Electrical Group - Providing domestic,
commercial and industrial electrical services
Winner of 'Apprentice Employer of the Year' at the 2010 EDBS Business Awards
May 13 2011
Anthony plugs in to a bright future
(From left, Anthony Stubbs, City of Sunderland College training advisor Mary Allen and Alex Scullion)
Anthony Stubbs, 23, from Pennywell in Sunderland, has secured a job as a qualified electrician with Houghton-le-Spring-based Alex Scullion Electrical Group.
Following the completion of his electrical advanced apprenticeship delivered through City of Sunderland college's apprenticeship programme, Anthony's employers were so impressed with his commitment and professional attitude they offered him a full-time position.
Anthony said: "When I finished my CSEs I wanted to do a hands-on qualification that would give me good prospects and hopefully lead to a job, so I enrolled at the college's Hylton Skills Campus.
"I knew someone who worked for Alex Scullion and thought it would be a great a place to be, so when the chance came to apply for an apprenticeship, I really wanted to give it a go. am thrilled to have completed the qualification.
"It was hard work and at times pretty tough because of all the detailed training, but the college and my employer have been very supportive which really helped."
To earn his level three advanced apprenticeship qualification, Anthony had to complete City and Guilds technical certificates in electro technical technology at level two and three on a day-release basis spread across two years, together with assessment in the workplace.
Prior to starting the advanced pathway, Anthony had achieved all its key skill requirements such as a level two communication, application of number and level one in ICT. Finally, he successfully achieved his advanced measurement two, a practical performance three-day assessment which enabled him to successfully complete the full framework.
The firm's managing director, Alex Scullion, said: "Our stock in trade is people and as such we invest time in training to get the very best team possible to service our clients to the high standard synonymous with our brand.
"We've worked with City of Sunderland College before and knew that we were going to receive a high level of support throughout the apprenticeship process, together with a hard-working and motivated individual who took their job seriously.
"From day one, Anthony has really impressed us and we were happy to
fit his on-the-job training and workload around his studies at the college.
"We are big on pastoral care here and believe you should have a healthy
work/life balance while working to build an individual's confidence and
skills through over 40 years' experience in the sector."
Advanced apprenticeships are high-quality work-based training programmes for young people over the age of 16. Director of work-based learning at the college, Dave Hall, said: "I have seen first-hand the significant value apprenticeships can bring to organisations, individuals and our local economy.
"We know from employers such as Alex Scullion that ongoing investment in training can really help to weather tough market conditions and enables firms to go from strength to strength.
"Our congratulations go to Anthony on what is a great achievement and much thanks goes to Alex Scullion for the firm's valuable support."
(With thanks to the 'Sunderland Echo' - May 11 2011, 'The Chronicle' - May 12 2011 & 'The Journal' - May 13 2011)
December 4 2010
Alex Scullion Electrical Group on Channel 4
Alex Scullion on how the recent government cuts have affected business at the Alex Scullion Electrical Group.
November 17 2010
Alex Scullion Electrical Group announced winner of the 'Apprentice Employer Of The Year' award at the 2010 EDBS Business Awards
The elite of east Durham's businesses gathered to find out which of them was an award winner.
It was a night of memories, surprises and a chance to celebrate the best that the area has to offer.
The Celebration of Enterprise event, staged by East Durham Business Service (EDBS), rewarded the cream of business and innovation in east Durham.
'Apprentice Employer of the Year' was won by Alex Scullion Electrical Group.
Apprentice Employer Of The Year: Alex Scullion and Keith Flynn collecting their award from Deborah Snowdon and Jayne Prest, representatives of sponsors New College Durham
(Above from the 'Hartlepool Mail' - November 19 2010)