Linking Employers with Local Schools
Working in the Community & Training
Construction Careers in Action
Greenwich Council's Education Business Partnership organised two Construction Careers in Action events at the Royal Arsenal in Woolwich.
Students aged 13-19 years old from Greenwich Secondary Schools had the opportunity to work with Rydon as well as other qualified practitioners and professionals, learning about the various career paths and the underlying qualifications and training required.
Working with the young people through wall tiling tasks, plumbing and carpentry gave them an opportunity to test their skills and suitability, and hopefully discover a hidden talent which they want to progress! Employment and training advice was given to the students too, advising them of apprenticeship opportunities, the vacation schemes, grants and training - all of which are available to them at Rydon.
The day was a huge success, both the teachers and the pupils thoroughly enjoyed their day.
"Feedback from the schools involved was excellent, thanks to the commitment and enthusiasm that you showed to the students" Sue Hunter, Manager, Greenwich EBP
CSR topics
CSR Case Studies
- Trade taster days in Islington
- Local suppliers and contractors in Islington, Camden and Deptford
- Dawn Kenny, Resident Liaison Officer
- Greenwich Local Labour and Business
- Ivor Goodsite visits Dartford
- Cancer Research "Project Basement"
- Woodville to Worthing
- A week in the life of a Work Experience Student
- Good Fences Make Good Neighbours
- The Pressures On
- "Summer Sports" at Evenlode
- Sustainable Materials for a Sustainable Maintenance Approach
- Rydon completes voluntary decoration of Walter Sickert Community Centre on the Marquess estate
- Ivor Goodsite – Have you!
- Giving Something Back
- Linking Employers with Local Schools
- New North Children's Centre
- Low Carbon Refurbishment
- Working with Local People and Businesses
- Being part of the Community
- Healthy Living
- iCAM initiative helps Rydon Maintenance link up with local decorating firm
- Photovoltaic cells to provide free power to a 23-storey tower block
- Successfully delivering a phased, low-carbon community heating system in Islington
- Enhancing Learning Outcomes
- The Wealden Skills Centre
- Thamesview Vocational Centre
- Apprenticeships and educational opportunities for residents
- Summer work experience initiative
- Rydon supports L&Q’s community work in Sussex
