A Clearwell teenager is getting a taste of the construction industry through a fabulous work
experience opportunity.
Andrew Jones was one of the first people to take up an offer from Two Rivers Housing and
has already completed his second week working for the nationwide maintenance and
construction company, cialis United Living.
Two Rivers Housing has a history of supporting young people into work through
apprenticeships, for sale and wanted to extend this by working with its external contractors.
The offer was open to 18 to 24-year-olds who wanted to experience any aspect of the
building trade – trades, management or administration, or all three – to see if it could be the
potential career move for them.
Andrew Jones left Gloucestershire College in the summer and was looking for his next step.
Two Rivers arranged for the 18-year-old to join the team at United Living’s Mitcheldean
depot where he has been able to sample a range of trades, as well as gain experience of
office and stores work.
“I wanted to try lots of new things and get as much as I could from the experience,”
explained Andrew. “It’s been interesting to see the trades and I’ve enjoyed being able to
help out in the office as well.”
Andrew Smith, Customer Relationship Co-ordinator at Two Rivers Housing, who arranged
the work experience said: “We were keen to give Andrew a good introduction to the
construction industry and hopefully he will learn enough to make some decisions about his
future based on some real experience.”
Richard Baker, Business Unit Director (Midlands) at United Living said: “As a leading
national contractor we recognise the importance of investing in the skills of our future
generations in local communities, which is why we’re always happy to help people like
Andrew to progress to the next level.
The work experience offer remains open. Anyone who would like to find out more should
email workexperience@2rh.org.uk .