Closed: VWEX – Build Yourself with Wates - London & South

Wates

About Wates

Wates Group is one of the largest privately-owned construction, development and property services companies in the UK. We have a proud 120+ year history, now in our fourth generation of family ownership, Wates employs around 4,000 people and works with more than 10,000 supply-chain operatives and partners to successfully deliver a range of projects.

Build Yourself at Wates – A virtual work experience opportunity!

Build Yourself, our school engagement programme, aims to address misconceptions and promote careers in construction to the next generation. The VWEX opportunity will include:

• A range of fun and challenging projects and tasks throughout the week
• Virtual site tours, Q&A panels and interactive webinars featuring Wates apprentices and industry professionals
• A chance to explore opportunities in the industry and learn more about the roles available
• Build employability skills such as good communication, presentation skills and team working
• Opportunity to network with industry professionals, gain a reference and build on your CV

Each day will run from 10am until 2pm

We would be looking for applicants in the following locations:

Havering, Barking & Dagenham, Wandsworth, Westminster, Harrow, Hounslow, Bexley, Barnet, Brent and Gosport

Our priority is to address the skills gap and lack of diversity within the construction sector. We would especially welcome applications from:

• Students who have not previously had work experience and do not have access to other opportunities
• If you are female and interested in hearing more about construction. Women make up around 14% of construction industry professionals and this number can only be set to rise with more and more women choosing construction
• Students from BAME backgrounds - Evidence shows that black, asian and minority ethnic people are entering the construction sector and progressing, however currently only 5% of the construction workforce is BAME (14% of UK workforce)