With a declining supply of 16 and 17-year-olds coming into the trade, mature apprentices are helping fill the gap.
Paperhanger of the Year Award goes to Inverness College UHI Student
Euan McLean won the Junior category of the Painting and Decorating Association’s annual Paperhanger of the Year competition held at Liverpool in November.
Purdy announces Mentor of the Year
Young people need inspiration in their lives, and this competition has recognised three people who are helping to create decorators of the future.
Teaching through a pandemic
Last year was a tough one for apprentices working in the painting and decorating field. With colleges closed and online learning the norm, it was hard to gain the practical skills required.