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Funding theme:

Careers

Funding topic:

Learning resources, Careers and recruitment

Project lead:

Finishes and Interiors Sector

Partners:

British Woodworking Federation; NFRC Build UK; HBF; PDA; Saint-Gobain UK & Ireland; DWP; BuildForce; British Woodworking Federation; NFRC

Location:

Great Britain

Amount awarded:

£1,550,755

Year:

2017

Sector:

Specialist

Project summary:

Fit out Futures is made up of three work streams:

BuildBack - which will develop a routeway for employers to access a talent pool within the sector.
FE to Employment - this enables full time learners to have work experience within the sector and to improve their employment opportunities. This work stream will build confidence for employers to offer work experience placements.
The final work stream - 'Sector Engagement' will build awareness of the sector to ensure the sector is appropriately qualified. This employer awareness campaign will enable a greater take up of training.

Expected output:

980 individuals will come off benefits as a result of this element of the project
352 candidates will undertake a minimum of 2 weeks’ work experience during the project
31,000 candidates registering for red Experienced Worker CSCS cards over the three years.

Start Date:

01 Nov 2017

Planned end date:

01 Jul 2022