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Seddon win third Employer of the Year title

Bolton-headquartered construction business Seddon has been named as Employer of the Year after their commitment to apprenticeships and training.

Seddon secured the accolade from the UK Contractors Group (UKCG), who represent the building industry’s most respected contractors, following the firm’s 75th anniversary of recruiting apprentices last year, when the firm drafted in 88 apprentices.

Simon Nathan, head of policy at UKCG, said: “Seddon were worthy winners of our Employer of the Year award.

“The judges were impressed by Seddon’s ingrained commitment to training apprentices and investing time in developing the next generation of talent.”

This is the second time in three years Seddon has won the Employer of the Year title, while the firm also secured the Best Company for Apprentice Development Award in the Bolton and Bury Business Awards 2013.

Jonathan Seddon, chief executive of the business, commented: “Skilled apprentices are the lifeblood of our industry and a vital part of what we do.

“To receive this award for the second time is a fantastic recognition of the commitment to apprentice training which exists throughout the company.

“We have always taken the view that helping apprentices to develop their skills and careers with our support is the right thing to do.

“Not only is it good for us as a company and the young people we work with, but it also benefits the wider construction sector and the communities where we work. Our aim is to keep delivering some of the best training the industry can provide.”

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