For our industry:


• Our “Opening Doors” programme for the social housing sector which offers:


- Work experience to 14-19 year olds


-SchoolAmbassadors promoting opportunities in the construction industry and providing general careers advice,CV skills and interview techniques for 12-16 year olds


- Apprenticeship programmes providing long-termemployment opportunities


- Volunteer-led skills workshops in basic DIY for vulnerable groups.


Our aim is to contribute to our communities and leave a positive legacy for society.


Whatwe do:


• We have a teamof ambassadors who work with schools to improve the image of the industry and encouragemore applications fromyoung people


• We play a positive role in industry-wide initiatives, such as those led by the UK Contractors Group


• We require our supply chain to have an equality and diversity policy in place and we make available our equality and diversity awareness


training package for their use


• We provide trade apprenticeships for people from our local communities and work with our sub-contractors to do the same


• We are sponsors of the nationalWomen in Construction awards


• We are recognised by the organisation,Women in Science, Engineering and Technology.


We actively participate in industry-wide initiatives to support and promote diversity within the construction industry.


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