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Fortem<\/a> has partnered with Project RECCE<\/a> to offer a two-week online housebuilding and property maintenance course to provide veteran construction skills<\/h2>\n

The course, which will start in September, will give veterans from across the UK an opportunity to make the first step to embarking on a new career in construction<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Project RECCE was formed in 2018 and funded by The Royal Foundation, The Armed Forces Covenant Trust, and the CITB. It has developed a pathway for veterans, regardless of their previous experience, to acquire suitable skills in preparation for a career in the construction industry.<\/p>\n

The collaboration with Fortem has enabled Project RECCE to develop a bespoke course to suit those wishing to enter a career in housebuilding<\/a> and property maintenance.<\/p>\n

Equipping veterans with the right skills<\/h3>\n

The course will involve H&S training<\/a> \u2013 including CSCS card, employability skills and an insight into a career in housebuilding and property maintenance. After completing the course, attendees can engage in the Project RECCE mentoring programme and they will have access to current employment and work trial opportunities.<\/p>\n

Mick Williamson, managing director at Fortem, said: \u201cInvesting in creating employment opportunities is one of the most rewarding aspects of the work we do here at Fortem.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have developed more than 300 apprentices to become skilled, competent trades people and ambassadors for Fortem.<\/p>\n

“This new scheme in partnership with Project RECCE will enable Fortem to offer our skills and expertise to veterans who we hope will then go on to enjoy a second career in the construction industry.\u201d<\/p>\n

Operations director at Project RECCE, Laurence Moore, said: \u201cFormer military personnel are trained to work in team environments, comfortable working outside, reliable, and know how to solve complex problems.<\/p>\n

“Those skills make veterans a great match for construction, especially as the industry continues to deal with a qualified worker shortage<\/a>. But it\u2019s not about just filling open positions for many construction firms.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn addition to meeting the need to find qualified candidates to hire, such schemes fulfill a broader obligation to offer high-paying construction career opportunities to the brave men and women who risked their lives to protect our freedom.\u201d<\/p>\n

The course runs from 14-25 September 2020 and is fully funded by the Armed Forces Covenant Trust, Covid-19 Impact Fund.<\/p>\n

To secure a place, please contact Laurence Moore on LM@projectrecce.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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