employability
Unemployment is a key issue affecting many of the communities in which we work. Wates is committed to boosting skills to raise employability in communities of most need.
- We invest in employability solutions to support sustainable communities and can provide bespoke solutions to meet the needs of our customers and the communities they serve.
- Our pioneering Building Futures programme helps adults who face barriers to employment find work. We have delivered over 25 Building Futures programmes nationally, helping over 300 people. 20% of those who complete are from BME / Women Backgrounds and 10% are ex-offenders. Over 50% go into employment, education or training.
- Wates supports over 40 apprentices per year through our 'setting out' programme.
- We have developed Construction Skills Academies in a number of areas.
- We invest over £1million annually in Building Futures and Apprenticeships. Click here to find out about Wates' approiuch to Boosting Skills and Employability.
- Through our role on the BITC’s Business Action on Economic Renewal Leadership Team, we developed a toolkit for employability workshops where social housing providers and businesses could explore how they can work together to improve outcomes for local communities.
- We are committed to exploring ways in which we can support social enterprises on all our projects.
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boosting skills
Working in partnership with customers and suppliers, we have designed practical programmes that improve skills and employability in communities of most need.
wates joins with the princes trust
Wates has joined The Prince's Trust, as part of the Trust's Get into Construction programme. The programme is being run across the UK to provide young people with work ready skills.
