WW:Academy
Following the launch of WW:Academy and initial sessions for all levels in 2022, we have now completed delivery of the final in-person sessions of 2023 for all levels. Supported by our WW:Academy resource site, which provides full details of the programme at each level, along with supporting information, training and documentation.
Academy Manager Paul Hargreaves leads this Learning and Development programme and works closely with our Quality and Standardisation Manager, Raymond Kelly. Supported by the Management and Operations Boards, Paul and Raymond ensure that all our staff are nurtured and supported, and that the future of Wallace Whittle is in safe hands, while we deliver against our key objectives of Quality of Product, Quality of Service and Standardisation.
Our WW:Academy programme offers:
Structured Learning and Development covering all levels and all areas of our business
Degree Apprenticeships, with part time university leading to full professional qualifications
Technician Apprenticeships, with part time college, leading to technician professional qualifications and subsequent university entrance
On the job supported learning in all aspects of our business
An allocated personal mentor and regular reviews
Specialist training from our in-house experts in a broad range of aspects including:
• Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health Engineering
• Sustainability Consultancy
• CAD and BIM services
• Software and Technology
• Finance
• Business Development
• Marketing
• Communication, presentation and report writing skills
• Digital Engineering & Quality Management
• Construction and contract law
• People and team management
• Social responsibility
• Environmental responsibility
• Site based experience with our Main Contractor and MEP Contractor partners
• Complementary professional experience with Architect, C&S and QS partners
• Involvement in STEM outreach activities and supporting others
• Varied social activities at office and company level
Our WW:Academy also provides career long continued professional learning and development opportunities to support every aspect of career progression for all our staff, and comprises four levels as outlined below:
• Level 1 – All staff
• Level 2 – Junior / Graduate staff
• Level 3 – Aspiring staff
• Level 4 – Next generation staff
Levels 1 and 2 are as described, with levels 3 and 4 being focused on the mentoring and development of our current mid-level engineers and management to evolve into future management and business leaders and winners.
