Places available for free training

(Date of issue: Wednesday, 2 July 2008)

School leavers from Carlisle are being given the chance to get some free construction training this summer (Monday, 28 July – Friday, 1 August).

Carlisle City Council, Construction Skills and Carlisle College have joined forces to provide a specialist week-long ‘Construction Experience’ course. Twelve places are available for young people who are due to leave school (Year 11 leavers) and want to try their hand at some practical tasks.

In addition to a free megarider bus pass and free breakfast and lunch, £60 of vouchers will also be provided to those who sign up and complete the course.

Training will be provided by qualified professionals. It will include painting and decorating; carpentry and joinery; plastering and brickwork and will also provide the chance to visit construction sites. Connexions will also help students apply for jobs, college courses or training programmes.

The closing date for applications is next Friday (11 July). Anyone who is interested in attending should contact Emma Titley, Learning City Manager, Carlisle City Council on 01228 817597.

Leader of Carlisle City Council, Cllr Mike Mitchelson, said:

"This is a great opportunity for new school leavers to get some hands-on practical experience and advice about careers in the construction industry. It will hopefully provide a stepping stone for those seeking a job in the construction business or looking to take part in further training or study."

The event has been organised by Carlisle City Council, as part of the Learning City priority and sponsored by Carlisle Renaissance.