Updates, insights and stories from the Watkins Academy team — industry commentary, training news, and what we’re up to in the community.
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Alpha Bah went from a Merton community session to a real Watkins placement in under a year, with a CITB pass and CSCS card along the way.
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Helen and Sarah spent the day at Dover Grammar School's Employability Day, giving 100 Year 10 boys their first proper interview experience.
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Kairo Anthony has been named Level 2 BSE Installer Apprentice of 2026 by Choice Training. Two years in, with a national award and Level 3 ahead.
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Helen represented Watkins at Kent Training & Apprenticeships' Margate Careers Fair in May, ahead of our first Work Ready placement this July.
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A lovely follow-up from The STC Group: our plaque is now mounted on the supporter wall at their Construction House — and a second delivery is already in the works.
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The Watkins team lent a van and three pairs of hands to help Thanet Food Link move into their new home at the Margate Salvation Army Citadel.
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Helen Harris joined dozens of local employers at Herne Bay High School this week, helping more than 260 Year 10 students through their first proper job interview — part of EBP Kent's annual interview morning.
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Tony Murphy unearthed a folded paper booklet from the back of a Ramsgate cupboard. Comic Sans. Clip Art. Pure 2008 — and every principle in it still holds. Have a flick through.
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Helen joined hundreds of classic Mini fans at Mile of MINIs 2026 — raising over £10,000 for Stop.Breathe.Think, a charity providing free counselling to children and young people across the UK.
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Passing the mic to three of the women shaping the future of Watkins. Helen, Lou and Meg reflect on mentorship, community, and why the future of the industry is inclusive.
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After dozens of site audits across Kent and the South East, the same five issues keep cropping up. Here’s what to look for on your next walk-around — and the quick fixes that’ll put you on the right side of a surprise HSE visit.
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A thank-you from The STC Group for our recent Construction House donation — and why backing the next generation of trades matters to us.
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Watkins has sponsored Thanet Wanderers RFC since 2021: Minis and Juniors, schools coaching across Thanet, and the Rug Rats programme for 3-4s.
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Monthly long-life milk donations heading to Thanet Food Link as part of our CSR commitment to families across Thanet.
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