Students in West Leeds are being offered a unique opportunity to gain free, hands-on electrical and plumbing experience this Easter break.
Pudsey based vocational training provider, Building Futures Together (BFT), aims to give students practical experience, provide insight into a career in construction, and boost employability.
The sessions will take place on 8, 9,15 and 16 April from 10am until 2.30pm at BFT’s purpose-built training centre, attendees can attend one, two or all four sessions.
The sessions will cover essential electrical skills, such as wiring plugs, switches and installing lighting, alongside plumbing activities including soldering and fitting radiators or sinks. Only 15 places are available per day.
Managing director and co-founder at BFT, John Thornton, said: “We’re committed to ensuring every young person, regardless of ability, background or personal journey, can access high-quality vocational education.
“The aim of our holiday programme is to give students a taste of the construction industry, unlock their potential through hands-on learning, and boost their employability.
“We have had many students attend our holiday sessions and it has acted as a career springboard with a number successfully securing apprenticeships and their City & Guilds Level 1 Award in Construction Skills.”
16-year-old Dan Squires joined BFT’s Easter 2024 holiday programme. He enjoyed it so much that he returned during the six-week summer break, travelling over an hour each way to attend. His commitment paid off, as he gained valuable hands-on experience and achieved a City & Guilds Level 1 Award in Construction Skills.
Dan said: “I’d recommend BFT’s holiday programme to any student who isn’t sure what to do next or wants to gain a better understanding of the construction industry. For me, it confirmed what career I wanted to pursue and gave me the confidence and qualifications to progress. Thanks to BFT, I’ve now started an apprenticeship whilst studying at Leeds College of Building.”
Founded in 2020 to help prevent more young people from becoming NEET (not in education, employment or training), BFT supports students passionate about joining the construction industry and through its term time, schools programme, engages with pupils who struggle with the curriculum or are missing from education.
BFT operates from a purpose-built training facility within mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) provider G&H’s head office. The facility includes eight bays providing 24 individual training spaces, a project room, and a classroom to support the delivery of entry-level and Level 1 qualifications in mechanical, electrical, plumbing and air conditioning services.
To register your interest in attending the Easter holiday programme, contact John Thornton at BFT on office@buildingfuturestogether.me.
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