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Found 202 funded projects. Funded projects are sorted in the most recent first.

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Pathways into Construction (long term unemployed, service leavers and women)
Funding theme:

Careers

Funding topic:
Small employer support
Project lead:
Doncaster College
Amount awarded:
£197,660
Project summary:

Doncaster College have created a stepping stone route of pre-employment pathways, incorporating a collection of essential features blending the basic trade skills, with soft skills to prepare for the world of work.

Pathways into Home Building Careers (Pathways into Construction - NEETs, service leavers, women and full time learners)
Funding theme:

Careers

Funding topic:
Small employer support, Changing industry culture
Project lead:
Home Builders Federation Ltd
Amount awarded:
£1,970,037
Project summary:

This project will offer a programme of training and support for the four beneficiary groups outlined, catering to each group's specific needs and offering guaranteed interviews

Project RECCE – Veteran Construction Training Course (Pathways into Construction - service leavers)
Funding theme:

Careers

Funding topic:
Careers and recruitment
Project lead:
Balfour Beatty Plc
Amount awarded:
£576,964
Project summary:

Project RECCE is offering a chance for veterans to enter the construction industry and for employers to demonstrate their commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant and produce real transformational social value.Further to this, the construction industry can be prepared to receive a steady stream of fresh talent which has already honed its skills in the military. 

A key aim of this proposal is to expand the courses beyond the North West, whilst continuing to deliver there. Each course will be for 12 veterans. There will be a total of 18 courses, leading to a total of 216 veterans trained.

Women Construct Wales (Pathways into Construction - women)
Funding theme:

Careers

Funding topic:
Careers and recruitment
Project lead:
The Community Impact Initiative C.I.C.
Amount awarded:
£287,805
Project summary:

This project will focus on breaking down barriers to women entering the sector.

It will provide 9 renovation projects over 3 years for 72 women to gain and acquire skills in building renovation.

Skill acquisition will focus on

  • plastering and rendering
  • flooring
  • tiling
  • painting and decorating
  • kitchen and bathroom fitting
  • gardening
  • carpentry.

Pathway includes pre-employment training, construction, H&S , First Aid qualifications and CSCS card progression. Project will also supply literacy and numeracy support for those in need of this.

Women into Construction - New Directions (Pathways into Construction - NEETs, long term unemployed, women and full time learners)
Funding theme:

Careers

Funding topic:
Careers and recruitment, Changing industry culture
Project lead:
Women into Construction C.I.C.
Amount awarded:
£249,395
Project summary:

This project will work with 240 women and 30 companies, 50% of which will be SMEs.

The project will support women with pre-employment support and provide employers with support in employing and retaining women within their companies.

This expands on the WIC current offering by extending the offer to the West Midlands and East of England