Philip Sykes

Philip Sykes is a focused individual who had the foresight to set up a company focusing on adult learners and career changers. With the barrier to entry for adults, Philip developed some of the first intense programmes for adults to enter the construction industry. Since our inception in April 2003, Step to Training has been the market leader in training for adult career changers wanting to get into the building trades. As a passionate, proactive and dynamic organisation we offer intense training courses to give adults the skills to get into the construction industry.  www.steptotraining.co.uk

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Thinking Outside The Bog - Weighing Up The Options In The Construction Industry

Such a huge amount of publicity has been generated over the past few years regarding the shortages in qualified plumbers that the skills shortages in other building trades is often overlooked by those thinking of entering the building industry. However, the shortages in areas such as electrics or carpentry are very much there and continuing.

Hands On Floor And Wall Tiling A Lucrative Career Move

You need to be aware of the shortage of good wall and floor tilers and how an intense course could pave the way to a good living and or save you money when it comes to your own DIY.

Hands on-roofing and bricklaying

We all need to have a roof over our head and four walls to protect us from the elements but how many of us actually have the skills to do this ourselves? Integral to any new building is the ability to build the walls and finally put the roof on. These two areas are distinct skills each with their own expertise and skill base.


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