Mental Health for Construction Apprentices

Funding theme:

Careers

Funding topic:

Changing industry culture, Careers and recruitment

Project lead:

Optima UK Inc Ltd

Partners:

Location:

GB Wide

Amount awarded:

£90,000

Year:

2022

Sector:

Project summary:

This pilot would aim to understand how mental health education and support can contribute to improved retention for individuals during their apprenticeship in construction, as well as reducing their likelihood of a mental health crisis when in the workplace.

This project will work with 29 colleges to train 464 college tutors/training staff in Mental Health First Aid, 464 apprentices in Mental Health Awareness and provide additional 121 support to almost 100 apprentices.

Expected output:

Start Date:

01 Sep 2022

Planned end date:

31 Aug 2023

Resources available

ARE-U-OK-UK (optima-uk.com)

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