NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK
STARTING OUT AS AN ELECTRICAL APPRENTICE WITH HARVEY GROUP IN 1997, JONNIE CLARKE HAS PROGRESSED TO MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL SPECIALIST… ‘Apprenticeship programmes are key to the future of our industry’
Jonnie Clarke, Managing Director of Harvey Group.
Harvey Group is passionate about supporting apprenticeships as a fantastic way to gain hands-on experience, build vital skills for future careers and foster a culture of learning and development. To mark National Apprenticeship Week in February, Harvey Group Managing Director Jonnie Clarke shared his career pathway since starting out as an electrical apprentice in 1997. He also offered valuable insights into the important role apprenticeships can play in shaping the future of the UK workforce, and what businesses
can do to enhance the apprenticeship experience.
an electrician, and it was always something that interested me.
How long have you been with Harvey Group? I joined the company in 1997 as a first- year electrical apprentice and have been here ever since. Why did you decide to pursue an apprenticeship? At that age, I was unsure of what path to pursue and, after taking advice from my parents, I decided to pursue a trade apprenticeship. My uncle was
How has your apprenticeship shaped your career? When I first started, it was certainly an eye-opener for me. Looking back, I really had no idea what would be involved in the commercial and industrial side of an apprenticeship. From a young age, you would be aware of tradespeople calling to do work at your house on a domestic level. In reality, there are so many strands to both electrical and
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