Cruden Construction recently received the Certificate of Recognition from The Diploma of Construction and Built Environment for the commitment to supporting the launch of the new diploma in the North West.
Cruden Construction was delighted to take part in the Learning Initiative for Employment (LIFE II) in partnership with Warrington Borough Councils 'Way Forward Team'. The programme's objective is to raise awareness of the new Diploma of Construction and Built Environment which was available for study for year 10 and 11 pupils in Warrington since September 2008.
Cruden were approached to take part in a series of one day events to raise awareness of the Construction Industry. Cruden's Kenny Humphreys managed the course over 4 weeks, year 9 pupils from Great Sankey, St Greg's, Penketh and William Beaumont High Schools all attended site visits, activities and presentations at Cruden's head office in Grappenhall Warrington.
The group had the opportunity to meet with some of Cruden's Senior Managers who each gave a 20 minute presentation of their area of expertise, which included
- Buying
- Marketing
- Estimating
- Quantity Surveying
- Customer Care
- Environment
- Health and Safety
When asked 'Did the Life II experience change anyone's opinion of the construction industry?' one young learner said "I never realized how much of a team player you had to be – I just thought it was doing your own job – but now I realise how much everyone has to work with each other"
Geraldine Mooney of Warrington Borough Council commented "I would like to say on behalf of the Way Forward Team, how grateful we are to Cruden for supporting the young learners on this project – in was an invaluable experience and will really help shape young choices in the future".