STUDENTS at a Lichfield school have been given an insight into careers in construction thanks to a developer.
The Friary School pupils heard from Redrow Midlands staff working on the nearby Curborough Lakes housing development.
As part of the school’s Raising Aspirations programme, Paul Borrowdale and Macey Finlay spoke about career opportunities in the industry.
Faye Bullock, careers and aspirations mentor at The Friary School, said:
“We were delighted to welcome Paul and Macey for a very engaging assembly, and would like to thank them very much for coming along.
“They talked to our Sixth Form students about all the different career options on offer under Redrow’s business umbrella within the housebuilding and construction industry, including commercial, design, IT, finance, planning and development, engineering, quantity surveying, customer service and construction roles.
“Students were all leaving saying how good the assembly was, and they felt much more clued up with regards to careers in this sector and future opportunities.
“We hope to take students lower down the school for a site tour at Curborough Lakes in the near future to show them first-hand some of the interesting opportunities that may be available to them.”
Redrow Midlands offers development programmes for young people, including apprenticeships and traineeship programmes.
Elaine Cartwright, sales director for Redrow Midlands, said:
“Each year, as part of our continued commitment to valuing people, we provide opportunities for young people in the area to kickstart a career in housebuilding.
“Apprenticeships and work experience allow motivated students to learn on the job, gain practical knowledge, and also continue their education. After finishing programmes with us, a substantial number of young people stay with Redrow and advance to become specialists in their field.
“We look forward to strengthening our relationship with The Friary School over the coming years and welcoming the next generation of talent into our workforce.”
Information on careers with Redrow Midlands are available at www.redrowplc.co.uk/careers/early-careers.