Social Value Report 2021-2022

SOCIAL RETURN ON INVESTMENT =

£9 per £1 Invested

LONDON CONSTRUCTION ACADEMY

INVESTED SINCE 2017 = £151,917

ESTIMATED SOCIAL VALUE = £1,416,030

LONDON CONSTRUCTION ACADEMY The London Construction Academy, formally known as the London Highway Academy of Excellence, is now in its eighth year. The academy, originally established by FM Conway, now managed by the Worshipful Company of Paviors, offers a tremendous opportunity to local people, many from disadvantaged backgrounds, via a two-week construction related course. On the final day, graduates meet employers who advertise vacant positions for jobs and apprenticeships. The academy re-opened, post covid, with a course in October 2021 and we are delighted to report the impacts were impressive:

Social Value created by the London Construction Academy since 2017 (not included in figure above)

AHMED, COURSE GRADUATE

“My confidence has grown so much because of the course, it’s been amazing.”

• Attendance rates increased to 92% • Completion rates increased to 82%

• 44% of course graduates found work within 1 month • 7 employers presented varied local job opportunities

On the 10-day course, candidates benefit from training in Health and Safety, First Aid, Customer Service, Construction Sustainability, Fire Marshal Training, Site Access Traffic Marshal Training and Employability. In addition, candidates are funded to obtain their Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card.

KAMAL, COURSE GRADUATE “I feel equipped and confident now to go out and get work.”

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