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The Guinness Partnership, one of England’s largest housing associations, has won in the Collaborative Working category at this year’s EEM Building Communities Awards for its DIY Skills programme.

Salford is leading the way in creating real opportunities for young people to enter the construction industry, and the latest Build Salford event showcased just how impactful these efforts are.

Salford City Council’s very own Sophie Swindells, a dedicated school cook with Citywide Services, has beaten top chefs from high-end restaurants to win the Apprentice/Adult Chef of the Year award at the Greater Manchester Colleges competition.

The WorkWell service takes a personalised approach by matching individuals with a dedicated work and health coach.

Vistry Group is celebrating the launch of a new construction skills academy at its Fairways residential development in Salford, further building on its commitment to inspiring the next generation of tradespeople and addressing the industry’s skills shortfall.

Recent years have seen unprecedented change to Salford’s economy and labour market, as the city emerges as one of the fastest growing places in the North.

In a significant boost to construction skills training, Salford City Council and leading construction partners launched a new spray plastering programme under Build Salford

Salford City Council has launched WorkWell Vanguard, a national and Greater Manchester initiative to support residents at risk of unemployment or recently out of work due to health conditions or disabilities

Salford City Council proudly celebrated its tenth year of progress in raising employment standards at the Salford City Mayor’s Charter Member Awards