Developer provides free training for unemployed youngsters in Shoreham

By The Newsroom
Published 15th Mar 2019, 13:29 BST
Updated 15th Mar 2019, 14:31 BST
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Young unemployed adults in Shoreham who have been struggling to get into work were given free specialist training by a national developer.

Wates Residential provided a free two-week course in basic construction.

Activities included masterclasses on joinery, tiling and carrying out small repair tasks, as well as classroom-based lessons on health and safety and interview technique practice sessions.

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All of the students received a BTEC Level 1 Certificate in Construction and Health and Safety.

Wates Residential provided a free two-week course for youngsters in ShorehamWates Residential provided a free two-week course for youngsters in Shoreham
Wates Residential provided a free two-week course for youngsters in Shoreham

Student Sam said: “I have recently become a father of a little girl and wanted to find a job that will provide a sustainable career to help me support her future.

“I have been unemployed since July 2018, and before that I was doing care work. I loved this course and have really improved all of my skills as well as learning new ones and increasing my confidence.

“My advice to others wishing to take part in this course would be get on and do it. It’s been life changing not only for my career but I have also made new friends for life.”