Industry-first training scheme creates sustainable jobs in the construction sector

ACADEMY PARTICIPANTS CAN IMPROVE THEIR EMPLOYABILITY AND GAIN FIRST-HAND EXPERIENCE IN A RANGE OF ROLES

We’re collaborating on a new Sector-Based Work Academy Programme (SWAP) in the South East of England.

The ‘A27 East of Lewes Improvements Scheme’ aims to provide sustainable employment for jobseekers in a range of roles, across several businesses in the construction industry.

Participants will join the academy at East Sussex College, where they’ll receive formal training in a range of areas that will benefit their employability.


Training areas include:

  • Formal health and safety
  • LANTRA traffic management
  • Employability and CV writing
  • Behavioural and customer service

After graduating, participants will begin site-based learning to build their experience in the construction sector, which will include shadowing staff to gain first-hand experience in the roles available to them on construction or civil engineering sites.

As well as being a hugely beneficial opportunity for the academy participants, we’re looking forward to working with hard-working, qualified individuals who will become valued members of our team. 

By helping graduates achieve their qualifications, the scheme will lead to safer roads, better connected communities and environmental improvements.

For more details on the government SWAP schemes, please visit: www.jobhelp.campaign.gov.uk/sector-based-work-academy-programme