Below are examples of qualifications currently supported by our grants, subject to approval of application.
To apply for a grant, please click here to download the relevant form.
Young people are increasingly seeking out careers where they can make a real difference to the world around them, with work that is fulfilling, enjoyable and rewarding.
Despite this, the building materials sector is one that many young people are unlikely to consider, either because it’s a sector of the construction industry that they’ve never heard of, or because they mistakenly believe it only offers physical careers working on construction sites. But our industry is not all hard hats and high-vis jackets!
There are a vast range of diverse job types within the building materials sector, from HR, sales and marketing to finance and management – roles for every type of person, and any kind of skill set.
Whether you’re keen to jump straight in or earn while you learn through an apprenticeship, the construction industry offers a range of opportunities for you to learn, build experience and strengthen your skill set. It is a well-paid sector and the skills you’ll pick up along the way are great for your career progression and CV!
In this video, Naylor Industries, a manufacturer of pipes and concrete products, explains how the building materials sector can offer young people a lifelong, worthwhile and enjoyable career.
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Whether you’re keen to jump straight in or earn while you learn through an apprenticeship, there are a massive range of exciting and rewarding jobs waiting for you working with a supplier or manufacturer of building materials. The skills you’ll pick up along the way will be great for your career development and CV, and dedicated qualifications ensure you keep learning and developing.
If you’re excited by the potential of working in our industry, check out the details of our grant programme and see if you are eligible for funding support.
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