The first year of the Phoenix Construction Scheme is currently coming to an end. The young people involved are currently on placement and it is going extremely well
We would like to thank Robertson’s construction, Owen Pugh, Gary Clarke joinery for giving young people some fantastic opportunities.
To date this has been successful with young people gaining qualifications.
They are working towards their level 1 in construction (joinery)
They have all got their cscs cards for site safety, health and safety in the work place, and advance manual handling certificates
One local young man has been employed by Tecaz, a kitchen fitting company, who are based in the area.
We would like to thank partners North Tyneside Council Learning Alliance, Owen Pugh Holdings ltd, North Tyneside Chamber of Commerce, local construction companies and Esmee Fairbairn foundation and the Joyce Trust for supporting with funding
I told one of my teachers I was interested in woodworking, then (Phoenix Project manager) came out to the school and explained the course, and when the time came round he offered us a taster. There were team-building sessions so we could show our motivation and attitude to things. There were six different trips, like
canoeing. Nine of us started out and six of us ended up going on the construction course after the summer. (young person)
I heard about it through Connexions. I asked about construction and they told me about the course. It started this summer. If Phoenix didn’t exist I would have been too shy to get involved. Phoenix helps young people like me who live around here to get out and about and stay active. I’m interested in construction as a career and this place brings your confidence right up. It brings you out and about so you’re not stuck. (young person)
