Fusion21 has supported 144 apprenticeships since 2014, delivering £268,665 in social value and tackling the skills shortage.
National social enterprise and procurement consortium Fusion21 supports young apprentices in building a career and learning skills for a life-long trade. Since 2014, it has funded 144 apprenticeships, delivering £268,665 in social value.
The organisation is tackling the skills shortage in the construction industry by funding apprenticeships in professions such as joinery, bricklaying, plastering, painting and electrics.
These initiatives provide young people with the chance to build a career by learning new skills and gaining qualifications – which often lead to securing sustainable employment opportunities.
George Buckley from Halewood in Liverpool took on an apprenticeship in bricklaying, after receiving funding from Fusion21, and completed two years hands-on work experience studying at The City of Liverpool College. He will soon be receiving his National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) level 2. He has undertaken his CSCS training needed to start work on a construction site, and hopes to complete an NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Brickwork.
“I love what I’m doing and the independence it has given me – throughout my apprenticeship I’ve spent at least four days a week gaining practical experience on different construction sites throughout the North West – in addition to doing my college coursework.
“I’ve worked really hard to develop my skills – and achieved third place in the SkillBuild Regional Heat Competition 2015, in the bricklaying category. SkillBuild is the largest multi-trade competition in the country, so it was a great indication of the progress I was making.”
This week, National Apprenticeship Week celebrates apprenticeships and the positive impact they have on individuals, businesses and the wider economy.
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