Housing Plus Group is committed to creating more opportunities and rewarding careers for apprentices.  

Joey Pennick joined us as an apprentice in 2019. Now, he’s completed his apprenticeship, gained a Distinction in his Level 3 Association of Accounting Technicians qualification and landed a permanent position in our team. 

Joey’s learning took place online, so his studies could continue in the pandemic and he showed fantastic self-motivation to keep learning while he and his colleagues were  working remotely. That determination paid off, when he completed the course. 

“I really wanted to do well but I was surprised to get a distinction!” 

The apprenticeship gave Joey an insight into a variety of roles within the finance team. When a vacancy arose for a ledger assistant, he was ready to apply.  

His manager Pete Russell says:  

“Joey already had experience as well as a professional qualification and a wide understanding of the role of our team and the work of the Group. I think his success underlines the value of apprenticeships.” 

Joey loves his new role. “I enjoy working in an environment where we make a positive difference and see the results. When I go out and spot one of our homes, it feels good.”