Cemex Celebrates Growth and Success of UK Technical Apprenticeship Programme

Following the initial programme launch in May 2022, four apprentices have enrolled. The first apprentice to join the scheme has successfully completed Level 3 and is starting a new Cemex apprenticeship degree course.  Cemex is delighted to welcome new starters Callum Voss who joins Alex Dale on the Cemex Degree course and Fletcher Gould who joins Level 3, along with Cameron Davies who is already 12 months into the programme. 

Cemex’s Technical Apprenticeship programme is aimed at developing future talent within the department and the wider organisation. As well as plenty of hands on experience offered by Cemex’s specialist team of technical experts, the trainees also benefit from formal tuition.  

The Cemex Technical Degree Apprenticeship is a four year long, Level 6 programme which enables the apprentices to undertake modules focussed on core topics such as H&S and sustainability, as well as multiple topics surrounding materials science and technology. At the end of the programme the apprentices will have achieved a degree (BSc) in Construction Materials Science & Technology.

Mike Higgins, National Technical Manager, Cemex, comments: “The Cemex Technical Degree Apprenticeship programme is a great way of encouraging people to begin a career within an exciting area of our business. Our bespoke programme is designed to enable Cemex to grow our own specialist technicians who will learn to work to a high standard, contribute to real life workplace scenarios, and embody Cemex values. We are extremely proud of our apprentices’’ achievements to date. The Technical Apprenticeship and Technical Degree Apprenticeship Programmes are an important part of our Quality & Product Technology learning and development strategy to prepare future talent and leadership of the Department.” 

Alex Dale, Cemex Apprentice, who is now enrolled on the Cemex Degree Course, said: “The level 3 programme has been the best way to blend real life skills, career progression and academic studies. Cemex has given me the chance to be part of huge infrastructure projects and fascinating developments such as High Performance Concrete and 3D printed concrete, all whilst supporting my learning and development with apprenticeship partner TIRO. I have learned to become a well-rounded Laboratory Technician and been given the confidence to put my skills to use. Cemex and TIRO have helped me to achieve academic knowledge, along with the confidence to put it to use in the working world.”

For more information www.cemex.co.uk 

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Image caption: From L – R: Callum Voss, Fletcher Gould, Alex Dale and Cameron Davies

CEMEX announced its Climate Action strategy; ‘Future in Action – Committed to Net Zero CO2’ in February 2020, along with updated targets in November 2022 and as part of this, by 2030 it plans:
•    To be below 430kg of CO2 per ton of cementitious material, equivalent to a 47% reduction*.
•    To reduce the carbon content per cubic meter of concrete to 165kg, equivalent to a 35% reduction.
•    To reach 65% in clean electricity consumption by 2030.
•    To reduce Scope 3 transport emissions by 30% by 2030.
•    For Vertua lower-carbon to account for majority (50%+) of cement and concrete sales by 2025.
•    To manage up to 40M tons of waste per year by 2030.

* According to our 1990 baseline

About CEMEX:
CEMEX is a global construction materials company that is building a better future through sustainable products and solutions. CEMEX is committed to achieving carbon neutrality through relentless innovation and industry-leading research and development. CEMEX is at the forefront of the circular economy in the construction value chain and is pioneering ways to increase the use of waste and residues as alternative raw materials and fuels in its operations with the use of new technologies. 

CEMEX offers cement, ready-mix concrete, aggregates, and urbanisation solutions in growing markets around the world, powered by a multinational workforce focused on providing a superior customer experience, enabled by digital technologies.