Issue 30 - Eastlands Homes

Scheme
Antony Oduntan
last 2 – 3 years and I will be
working at Eastlands Homes
for the duration of the course.
Hopefully the combination of
study and practical working
will enable me to get a good
job in ICT in the future.”
Our Customer Involvement
Team has a range of
volunteers who we support
to develop new skills. We are
working with two schools
to offer work placements
which enable young people
to receive a taste of work life
as well as gaining invaluable
skills.
Recently, we have been
working with the Future
Jobs Fund to provide six
month work experience
opportunities for members of
the local communities. The
individuals bring key skills
to the organisation whilst
helping them to develop
different skills and increased
confidence and improve
their chances of future paid
employment.
All of our contractors are
expected to employ local
people and also take on local
aprentices.
Since starting our £150
million pound improvement
programme they have
employed over 20 apprentices,
many of which live within the
areas in which they work.
The apprentices get
actively involved with
the local communities,
giving something back as
well as making valuable
contributions to the industry.
The contractors who have
employed apprentices are:
• Baas Construction
• Casey’s
• Henry Boots
• Allten Windows
• Connaughts
• Safe and Sound
• Wrekin Windows
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