A programme to give young people the skills to become construction workers has been launched in Bolton . The Construction Skills centre was launched on October 31, aiming to provide young people with construction skills. Coming as part of the Creams Mill development in Little Lever , which will see 200 new homes built, it is a partnership between developer Watson Homes, Onward Homes, Skills Construction Centre and Connexions Bolton.
Using land donated by Boscow Nurseries, the youngsters are being taught a range of skills and knowledge that will develop their confidence in the industry. At the end of the program, some may also be taken on by Watson as construction workers. Local councillor Andrea Taylor-Burke said: "This is going to make a big difference to our area.
Cutting the ribbon at the centre (Image: Newsquest) "We have quite a lot of young people in Little Lever and Darcy Lever from 16-18 who don't know what they want to do, who are not academic and don't want to be sat in a classroom. "This gives them a feel for whether they want to do it." Read more: New details on 'major regeneration project' behind housebuilding plan Read more: Controversial development given green light due to 'desperate need' for homes Read more: Some of Little Lever’s youngest residents put mark on major housing development Mike Watson, owner of Watson, said: “We are thrilled to welcome students to the Skills Academy Centre at Creams Mill in Little Lever.
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