Developing Future Talent in Newcastle and Plymouth

As the academic year draws to a close and students begin their well-deserved summer holidays, we would like to take this opportunity to showcase two work experience placements that students have undertaken with us in recent weeks. These placements have provided invaluable insights and hands-on experience, offering students a unique glimpse into the dynamic and ever-evolving construction industry.

Grace spent a week with our Newcastle team, gaining experience both in the office and onsite. At the branch office, she learned about essential administration processes, while acquiring transferable skills useful in any industry. Onsite, Grace worked with Quantity Surveyors and Contract Managers, learning about contract documents, health and safety procedures, and project planning.

Grace expressed her gratitude, saying:

“This experience has formed a positive foundation for my working life as the well organised structure of CLC has taught me how skills of all employees can be combined to develop a successful and sustainable business. I hope to continue to get a deeper understanding into the business via further work experience as I feel it will be beneficial to my future and a great opportunity to explore a prosperous business.”

During his week with our team in Plymouth, Aiden demonstrated keen interest and a proactive attitude. He visited sites, learned about various roles, and experienced a day in the life of a Contracts Manager. Aiden engaged with our operatives and participated in project discussions at two locations. He was actively involved in client conversations about completed and additional works, showing attentiveness and eagerness to learn. Additionally, Aiden learned the basics of measuring for redecoration pricing and how we capture these measures. His enthusiasm and readiness to help were evident throughout his time with the team.

CLC continues to support young people in our communities as they start their career journeys. Deciding the next step in life can be daunting, but we hope that by offering these work experience weeks, we are making a difference and giving them with the confidence and skills necessary to embark on their career paths.