Renowned for its expertise in the ceramics industry, Wade is investing in its employees by taking on three new starters as part of a new apprentice scheme. Showing a commitment to local youngsters seeking a career in ceramics, Wade's apprentice scheme will offer talented individuals a long term placement at the Burslem-based facotry. Designed to provide staff with the skills and qualifications to progress, the scheme combines crucial "on the job" training with invaluable day-release study at local Stoke-on-Trent College, Moorland Road, Burslem and is a great way to invest in the future of its youngest employees.

David Barber from Bucknall completes a team of five in the tool room while 18 year old Craig Humphreys from Kidsgrove takes on the role of electrical maintenance engineer. Shadowing experienced employees and putting what they've learnt into practice will ensure that both apprentices can add a multitude of skills to their portfolio.

A more recent addition to the scheme is 17 year-old Rachael Sumnall from Mill Hill, Tunstall who joins the team as sales administrator. Taking on a variety of tasks from reception to general administration, Rachael will further her career at Wade in the business sales side of the company.

Wade Ceramics Managing Director, Paul Farmer commented: "We're really excited about the new apprentice scheme. It's vital that we provide all of our employees in every area of the business, with the essential training to succeed in a highly skilled buisiness. It is important for us that we maintain traditional skills and provied opportunities to local people to ensure the future of ceramics in the region."