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Jake Cooper

Apprentice Demolition Supervisor

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"I've been interested in demolition since I was a youngster having seen programmes on TV. I was looking for general construction work and then started to look for apprentice opportunities online.  I made loads of applications online but was never called back.  It was really hard and I was feeling down and demotivated as there didn't seem to be many jobs out there.

I was unemployed for 7months prior to starting work and I was on benefits claiming Job Seekers Allowance.  I was looking for anything that I could do really.  I was after construction related job and signed on with some agencies but there was never much work coming through.

I was contacted after I applied for the apprentice opportunity online and asked to attend the "Meet the Employer Session" it was worth attending as I found out a lot about the company, it motivated me to want to work for the company.

I can pay my own bills and give my dad housekeeping.  When I was on benefits I constantly had to check my pennies - now I'm working and training at the same time so life's good."