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technologies require engineers to work with electrical and fibre systems alongside traditional steel work. As a result, and to keep diversifying the workforce, the programme removed minimum requirements from job specifications.
Andy explains:“ We don’ t want minimum requirements. We want to understand what the person is all about. We understand that some people have had better educational starts in life than others. Those others who didn’ t have that good start in life shouldn’ t miss out on the opportunities.”
Young talent is the future of mobile Within Cornerstone, a similar supplier strategy is maintained that considers multiple factors in partner selection and management.
“ You’ ve got to look at the size of the businesses. You’ ve got to look at the skillset and competency. You’ ve got to look at the complexity of the task in hand,” Andy says.“ A smaller business that has a high skillset competency in that key area can probably solve a problem faster than some of the larger businesses. It’ s my job to make sure that strategically we get everybody positioned correctly so that we can meet the demands and provide the customer output that is being asked of us.”
The company’ s partnerships extend beyond education to include a network of suppliers that support its operations. This ecosystem approach ensures that specialised capabilities are available when needed while maintaining
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