3rd September 2024
Curo creates opportunity for local talent in construction
We recently welcomed Grace Young, a student from Norton Hill School in Midsomer Norton, for a work experience placement at Mulberry Park.
During her time at Mulberry Park, Grace got hands-on experience with our Construction and Sales teams, providing her with valuable insight into the housebuilding industry. Mulberry Park, when complete, will see 700 new homes, with 30% earmarked as affordable housing.
Grace said: “Working at Mulberry Park has been an eye-opener. It’s fantastic to see how a development like this can benefit the local community in so many ways. The experience has definitely helped me think about my future career options.” Grace has returned to college to finish her studies and is considering an apprenticeship with Curo in the future.
Paul Fackrell, Head of Construction and Grace’s mentor, said: “We’re always open to supporting local people to develop their skills and explore potential careers in construction. It’s incredibly rewarding to see our efforts making a positive impact on the community.
“We were delighted to welcome Grace to the Mulberry Park team. Her enthusiasm was infectious, and it was clear she learnt a lot from the experience.
“Since its inception, Mulberry Park has been about more than just homes. The development has created more than 100 work and educational placements, and provided training for 70 new jobs, as well as 15 apprenticeships.”
We are passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive workplace within the construction industry. By offering underrepresented groups the opportunity to explore careers in construction, we hope to address the sector’s skills shortages and create opportunity in the areas we operate in.
If you or someone you know wants to find out more about a career in construction, please email or call our Work Wise team.
We work with many employers looking for labourers and experienced tradespeople. They can help you apply for Health and Safety in Construction Environment Level 1 and achieve your Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Health and Safety card through Bath College’s Constructing Lives Together scheme. You'll also get help with updating your CV, interview advice and a guaranteed interview with an employer.
For more information please contact Katie Houlden, Employability Services Team Leader, by email: employmentandtraining@curo-group.co.uk