On Air Now

The 60's Show

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Now Playing

The Monkees

I'm A Believer

VINCI Building launches new community skills centre in Radcliffe town centre

VINCI Building is proud to announce the start of Radcliffe’s new community skills programme, based at the construction site of the new Radcliffe Hub.

The programme is open to young people aged 16-24 that are not in employment, education or training. Participants must also live within the Bury borough.

This innovative onsite training centre will provide opportunities to learn important new skills and gain a Level 1 Award in a chosen construction trade.

In partnership with Bury Council, Skills Construction Centre, and Connexions, VINCI Building will also offer training in digital skills, employment and personal development, basic math and English skills, CV preparation, CSCS Card acquisition, plus a minimum of 70 hours of work experience will be provided.

In teaming up with Skills Construction Centre and adopting a collaborative approach among various services, VINCI Building can provide a training environment that offers participants a distinct alternative to mainstream traditional education.

John Roberts Managing Director VINCI Building said "We understand the significant barriers many young people face and believe everyone should be provided with the opportunity to showcase their best qualities.

“Our community skills programme offers a bespoke training environment and extensive work experience, helping participants to develop their work ethic, boost self-esteem and secure sustainable employment.

“Each training cohort will accommodate up to 12 trainees over a 6–12-week period and by January 2025 we expect to have helped over 24 trainees.”

Councillor Charlotte Morris, Bury Council’s Cabinet Member for Culture and the Economy said: “This new initiative in Radcliffe is an excellent example of our commitment to delivering benefits to our communities through our procurement activity.

“Delivered by Vinci Building, this targeted skills programme has come about because of the council’s tendering process for the construction of Radcliffe Hub.

“As well as supporting many young people to access a career in construction, this programme will help reduce the current shortage of skilled construction workers.”

To enquire about taking part in the skills programme eligible young people should contact Connextions Bury by email to connexions@bury.gov.uk or phone 0161 253 7733.

Donate to Roch Valley Radio

 

Do you have a story for us? Want to tell us about something happening in our Borough?

Let us know by emailing newsdesk@rochvalleyradio.com

All contact will be treated in confidence.

More from Local News

Comments

Add a comment

Log in to the club or enter your details below.

Donate to Roch Valley Radio

 

Recently Played

Newsletter

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our newsletter and stay updated.

   

Coming up next On Air

  • The 60's Show

    7:00pm - 9:00pm

    with Geoff Radivan

  • Damien

    9:00pm - 11:00pm

    with Damien

  • The Quiet Storm

    11:00pm - 1:00am

    Join Paul Harvey on The Quiet Storm as he plays the world’s greatest love songs to end your day.

  • Wide Awake Club

    1:00am - 5:00am

    For those who find themselves awake at 3am more often than they’d like. Calm music, understanding voices and quiet company.

  • Up Before the Alarm

    5:00am - 7:00am

    for early starters, commuters and anyone already on their second brew. Livelier music and new voices warming things up before breakfast.

  • Monday Breakfast

    7:00am - 10:00am

    getting you out of bed and to work and school with great music and headlines.