The Grapevine - Summer 2018

COPPER FOUNDATION
SUCCESS
Just a year after launching, our Copper
Foundation is already bearing fruit.
The project, which began last summer,
offers 12-month contracts to people who
are struggling to find work. The successful
applicants get the chance to spend a year
working alongside our experienced trades
people, learning the skills and gaining the
experience necessary to go on to secure
future opportunities.
They also receive mentoring from Tai Tarian
staff and advice on how to compile CVs, fill in
job application forms and interview technique
training.
Now, as they come to the end of their initial
contracts, five staff have gone on to secure
new roles. Two of them are starting work with
our Neighbourhood team whilst the other
three are beginning careers with external
companies.
The Copper Foundation project is set to expand
further over the coming years with the latest intake
beginning their training recently. Over five years,
around 80 people will be given the opportunity to
join the Foundation.
“I’m really thrilled for the five of them. They’ve all
worked hard over the past year and it’s great to
see them go on to new roles. This is the reason
why the Copper Foundation was established
– to give opportunities to people who were
struggling to find work and providing them with
the skills, knowledge and experience they need
to go on to further opportunities. I wish them all
the best of luck in the future.”
Aled Guy,
Copper Foundation Senior Operations Officer
“I’m over the moon to have landed this new
opportunity. I’ve learned a great deal over
the past year by being part of the Copper
Foundation project. I’ve worked with a great
bunch of boys and had fantastic support from
my supervisors and manager.
I love working outdoors and hope I can use
some of the skills I’ve learned with the Copper
Foundation in my new job.”
Lewis Jones
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