A scheme designed to break down barriers for Salford people interested in working in the construction industry has led to the creation of 140 jobs since its launch two years ago.
Operated by social housing landlord City West Housing Trust, the City West Works' Skills Programme is aimed at providing a “pathway to employment” for the long term unemployed, women and ethnic minorities.
Participants undergo a short training scheme with City West and are then helped to find permanent employment with a company in the construction sector.
“To date, 31 per cent of the trainees are women, which is way above the national average of 10 per cent.
“The skills programme has provided the trainees with a renewed sense of self-worth, career aspirations and a positive attitude about what the future holds.
“The trainees are now working in a range of roles from plumbers and electricians to quantity surveyors and trainee tenant liaison officers.”
Operated by social housing landlord City West Housing Trust, the City West Works' Skills Programme is aimed at providing a “pathway to employment” for the long term unemployed, women and ethnic minorities.
Participants undergo a short training scheme with City West and are then helped to find permanent employment with a company in the construction sector.
“To date, 31 per cent of the trainees are women, which is way above the national average of 10 per cent.
“The skills programme has provided the trainees with a renewed sense of self-worth, career aspirations and a positive attitude about what the future holds.
“The trainees are now working in a range of roles from plumbers and electricians to quantity surveyors and trainee tenant liaison officers.”
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