Leading UK kitchen supplier Howdens is to offer on-the-job training to joinery students at Hugh Baird College in Merseyside

Joinery students at Hugh Baird College in Bootle will get on-the-job training from national kitchen supplier Howdens.

In a new agreement with the college, young people on carpentry and joinery courses will receive hands-on training and work experience at Howdens’ depot in Bootle, close to the college.

And the company will be donating supplies such as flatpack kitchens, worktops and doors to the college on an annual basis to assist students with their practical sessions.

Several students will have the opportunity to complete in-house training with tradespeople at the Bootle depot, providing them with real-world experience and a chance to apply their trade in an external setting.

In addition, the students will be able to access discounts on materials available from the supplier.

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Hugh Baird College director of professional construction and trades, Paula Waltmaier, said: “We are thrilled to be partnering with Howdens Bootle.

“This collaboration will offer our students top-quality training from a leading industry player, and we are confident it will be a valuable addition to their education.”

Adam Roberts, lead representative from Howdens, added: “We are excited to work with Hugh Baird College to provide training and valuable experiences for their students.

“At Howdens Bootle, we are committed to supporting the next generation of skilled tradespeople, and this partnership allows us to do just that.”