16/02/2026
We are delighted to have formalised our partnership by signing the Employer Pledge of Excellence for The Lakes College 🙌
We are delighted to announce that RH Irving Construction Ltd, based in Carlisle, has become the latest organisation to join our Employer Pledge of Excellence initiative as a Bronze Partner.
This partnership represents another important step in our ongoing commitment to strengthen employer engagement and ensure learners gain the skills and experience needed to succeed within the construction and civil engineering sectors.
Through this collaboration, RH Irving Construction will help broaden opportunities for Lakes College learners by providing meaningful real-world experience across their specialist areas. The company will also support students through employability initiatives such as work experience, skills sessions and insights into industry expectations.
Nathan Thompson, HR Manager at RH Irving Construction, said: “In recent years, we have built a strong relationship with Lakes College, and we are delighted to have formalised our partnership by signing the Employer Pledge of Excellence.
"As a family-run business, investing in our people has always been one of our core values. Through this partnership, we will be able to further deliver on that commitment by offering additional training, apprenticeships, and work experience opportunities.”
By joining the Employer Pledge of Excellence, RH Irving Construction continues to demonstrate its commitment not only to workforce development but also to inspiring future talent and supporting the wider community.
We look forward to building on this relationship and exploring new ways to enrich the learning experience for our students while contributing to the growth and skills needs of the region.