Allison Homes celebrates apprentice success at Stamford College during National Apprenticeship Week
This National Apprenticeship Week (Monday 9th to Sunday 15th February), regional housebuilder Allison Homes is reflecting on the continued success of its apprenticeship scheme, which supports young people entering the construction industry.
As part of the scheme, Allison Homes partners from colleges within Inspire Education Group, including Stamford College and Peterborough College, and is also a proud sponsor of Stamford College’s Modern Methods of Construction Centre.
In 2025, the housebuilder welcomed six new bricklaying and carpentry apprentices, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to developing future talent and addressing skills shortages within the construction sector.
Since launching the scheme in 2021, Allison Homes has supported over 30 apprentices across various trades. Many apprentices have progressed quickly through their training, with several completing their courses early and others going on to achieve national recognition.
Michele Raucci, Build Director at Allison Homes, said: “Apprenticeships have always been part of the Allison culture. We’ve all been mentored and were trainees once upon a time, and now it’s our time to mentor back and draw on our experience. An apprenticeship is not just about learning skills so you can go and do a job. It’s a mentorship to make you a better person, and it’s our job to push that.”
Thomas Sanders, a Level 2 bricklaying apprentice at Chapel Gate in Moulton Chapel, said: “I was never really good at speaking to people, but being on site and talking to people every day has helped my social skills. From the first day everyone was very welcoming, and I felt involved straight away.”
During National Apprenticeship Week, Allison Homes is also sharing a short video featuring voices from apprentices currently on the scheme. The video highlights the confidence, pride and practical experience gained through working on live developments, alongside the support provided by site teams.
The success of the apprenticeship scheme has been recognised externally in recent years. In 2023, former apprentice Leland Moore was shortlisted for Construction Apprentice of the Year at the Peterborough Telegraph Apprenticeship Awards, and Allison Homes received a ‘Highly Commended’ certificate for Large Apprentice Employer of the Year. In 2025, the business was named winner of the SME Employer Award at the same awards.
Another former apprentice, Jacob Kelk, went on to win Construction Apprentice of the Year in 2024 before being selected to represent the UK at the WorldSkills competition in Shanghai in 2025.
As part of its commitment to future apprentices, Allison Homes hosted its first apprentice selection day at its Peterborough head office in April 2025, giving students the opportunity to learn more about the business and its values. The next selection day is already being planned for this April.
Watch the National Apprenticeship Week video on Allison Homes’ YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZwE75PvD04.