Fast track new entrant trainees from FE construction diploma courses to home building

Funding theme:

Careers

Funding topic:

Sectors and roles, Careers and recruitment

Project lead:

Home Builders Federation

Partners:

Persimmon; Finishes and Interiors Sector; St Modwen; David Wilson Homes; Measom; Austin

Location:

Great Britain

Amount awarded:

£210,448

Year:

2017

Sector:

Housing

Project summary:

The project will target FE full time construction diploma course students and encouraging them to follow a career in home building, supporting house builders to build on their existing relationships with colleges in target areas and regions to deliver a fast-track route into employment.

Expected output:

65 construction diploma students to complete Level 2 NVQ in Bricklaying / Dry lining in work
40 employers will have taken on at least one student.

Start Date:

31 Jul 2017

Planned end date:

19 Aug 2019

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