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CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE
We have successfully Based on the 2016 census report
implemented the strategic data released late 2017, ABBTF
plan which is focused on has contributed in attracting a
supporting the quantity and younger workforce which reflects a
quality of Brick and 31% increase in the 15-29 year
Blocklaying apprentices. age group of Brick and
Blocklayers.
Over 700 potential
candidates attended
Charlie Condo ABBTF’s Work Ready
Chairman Programs out of which 30%
were signed as an
apprentice and a further 25%
The ABBTF Board of took other Brick and Charlie Condo
Directors is pleased to Blocklaying pathways. The
present the 2017-2018 45% remaining did not
Annual report. This report choose to seek a bricklaying
provides an opportunity to career pathway at this time. We are
reflect on our achievements
over the year. Despite the increase in celebrating our
apprentices, there are
I feel privileged to have insufficient numbers to achievements
been appointed the satisfy the current demand.
Chairman of ABBTF in Known vacancies for new in 2018 and
November 2017 at this time apprentices are around the
of significant change and 140 mark.
opportunity in the business. look forward to
The strength of ABBTF
The strong operational comes from its committed striving for
performance of ABBTF’s team of quality people who
team is extremely pleasing are well respected by continued
and another clear indicator industry for their efficiency,
that we have the right knowledge and support for
strategy and business model apprentices and the trade. success in
in place to deliver best
results with over 500 new We are committed to leading 2019.
ABBTF supported an organisation where the
apprentices employed. culture of team work, passion
for the industry and
resilience are as important
as the results.
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