Chadwicks CEO Patrick Atkinson discusses why we need MORE apprentices and what needs to be done to remove the stigma surrounding apprenticeships.

Dermot Carey from the Construction Industry Federation will be telling us about some of the Government grants and incentives available to employers for taking on an apprentice. And in our Joke of the Week can Don McCarthy clinch the top spot and be in with the chance of winning Chadwicks’ TOOL OF DREAMS!

GUEST DETAILS Patrick Atkinson, Chadwicks CEO

Patrick Atkinson returned to Ireland in 2015 to lead Chadwicks and Heiton Buckley just as the building trade began to boom again. Since becoming the CEO in 2017 Patrick is leading a long-term plan for the Chadwicks Group, which he hopes will help the company maintain its position in Ireland as the lead builders' merchant brand.

Dermot Carey, the Director of Safety & Training from the Construction Industry Federation

Dermot Carey heads up Safety & Training Department within the CIF. Dermot has responsibility for developing and guiding the CIF’s policy in these areas. Along with shaping policy, the role involves liaising with Government departments, Education sector and members on issues and providing assistance with member safety regulatory compliance. Included in this role is the operation of the Safe-T-Cert accreditation service and its day-to-day operations in the Republic of Ireland.

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