Cork-based, multi-disciplinary construction company, Sorensen Civil Engineering (Sorensen), has been awarded the much sought after CPD Accredited Employer Standard by Engineers Ireland in recognition of their continuing professional development strategy.
Recent projects completed by Sorensen include Dinish Wharf Pier Extension in Castletownbere, Waterford IDA Industrial Estate Infrastructural Works, N73 Clogher to Waterdyke Cross Road Scheme in Cork and Youghal Eco Boardwalk.
At the CPD accreditation parchment presentation at Sorensen's headquarters in Cork, John Wallace, Managing Director, said: "We are very pleased to be awarded the much-coveted CPD Accredited Employer Standard from Engineers Ireland. This is a testament to the hard-work, persistence and diligence of our professional management team who created and implemented our new CPD programme. The programme will enable the continued development and growth of our professional staff within a structured framework. It will also help to create an environment of learning and knowledge sharing that will drive the future growth of the business. Furthermore, the CPD programme will assist in attracting additional professional staff who are looking for professional growth opportunities within our industry."
Mr Wallace added: "I wish to express my gratitude to Engineers Ireland and their audit team for their assistance and collaboration throughout the development of this CPD programme."
Congratulating Sorensen Civil Engineering, Damien Owens, Director General of Engineers Ireland, added: "On behalf of Engineers Ireland, I am pleased to award Sorensen Civil Engineering the CPD Accredited Employer Standard. Sorensen Civil Engineering has positioned itself as a strategic and innovative employer, ensuring that people development is central to growth. Their culture of ongoing development, learning and knowledge sharing has undoubtedly contributed to its success, and it is my hope that the company will continue to benefit from the strategic approach facilitated by the CPD Accredited Employer standard."
The Engineers Ireland CPD Accredited Employer Standard is a strategic framework which enables engineers and engineering employers to raise competency levels and deliver tangible business benefits by investing in engineers through continuing professional development.
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