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SKILLS & TRAINING For example, one of the learners at Chameleon was an
apprentice plasterer and was required to complete most of his NVQ course work on site with his employer while attending our centre once a week for workshop-based learning. But six months into his apprenticeship it became clear to us that he had yet to pick up a trowel on site for his employer; all he had been doing was mixing. That isn’t going to help him gain the experience needed to become a skilled plasterer, and if employers aren’t going to do more to help young people to develop their skills then they have to take some responsibility for the skills shortage the industry is facing. Treating apprentices as little more than cheap labour
instead of properly mentoring them towards becoming skilled construction workers offers no long-term benefit for anyone. The team at Chameleon are proactive in getting their
message across to young people, but other businesses in the sector need to follow suit. Construction sector employers need to engage much
better with schools to educate young people as to the opportunities available and to give the industry a broader appeal. This will result in more young people entering the construction industry who had not previously considered it as a career. For example, there is a growing call for female
tradespeople, especially in the self-employed and domestic sectors of the industry, and Chameleon’s proactive approach has seen it report a rise in the number of female learners enrolling on its construction courses. If more isn’t done to counteract the skills shortage
threat, then the future growth of the UK construction sector will be at considerable risk. Not only will construction firms be unable to recruit the skilled workers necessary to meet the demand for new homes, there will be other far-reaching effects. A housing shortage will push prices up further, and that won’t just be felt by those within the construction industry, it will be felt by everyone.
Background Inspire Nottingham was founded in 1999 in response to the unmet need among adults with learning disabilities who encountered difficulty in finding and accessing appropriate day care activities. Our model of support is a combination of the best practices in social care and education.
Our Vision Our vision is to help our members to develop to their full potential and to enjoy themselves as much as they can.
Our Members Every member is a valued part of the design, delivery and management of our services. They are offered a range of exciting, challenging and rewarding activities, such as:”
• Photography and film making • Cookery • Sewing and crafts • Reporting and writing
• IT skills including social media • Music and drama • Disco • Nights out chosen by members
• Day trips • Fundraising
And more on our website...
The services and support we provide are carried out with care and respect for each member, taking into account their individual needs, wishes and strengths. We work with skilled and inspirational tutors to achieve this.
We are currently looking to create new partnerships, programmes and fulfil our wish list. If you think you can, and would like to help us, please contact us at:
Telephone: 0115 847 5757 • Email:
admin@inspire-nottingham.org.uk Visit:
www.inspire-nottingham.org.uk
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