Future Talent
Creating a talent pipeline from targeted secondary schools and colleges into the built environment sector. Since 2021, we have:
young people reached at secondary schools across London
young people supported with work experience
volunteers engaged, contributing more than 3,116 hours to the program
Programme Overview
The Future Talent programme seeks to inspire the next generation of built environment professionals.
We set out to:
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Engage young people with the breadth of career choices in the built environment sector
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Raise aspirations by connecting them to relatable role models already in the sector
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Help prepare young people to better understand how to access entry routes to our sector
In 2024, we partnered with Construction Youth Trust, an education charity specialising in fostering links between young people and built environment employers. Working with our joint venture partners Barratt London, Earls Court Development Company, Fastned, Grainger and Helical, we’ve developed a network of 20 secondary schools and colleges across London, targeted based on their proximity to Places for London developments and meeting demographic criteria.
Construction Youth Trust facilitate wide ranging interventions including employability skills workshops, work experience, coaching, assemblies and classroom activities. These activities are supported by volunteers from Places for London and its development partners and their supply-chain, with a view to helping young people progress into the built environment sector.
Benefits for Students
- Early exposure to construction and built environment careers
- Discover diverse career opportunities beyond traditional roles
- Challenge misconceptions about the industry
- Mentorship from industry professionals
- Work experience and site visits
- Clear progression routes to apprenticeships
Benefits for Educators
- Curriculum-linked programmes and resources
- Industry expert speakers and workshops
- Student placement and work experience opportunities
- Career guidance aligned to local job market & Gatsby benchmarks
- Support for STEM and technical education
Benefits for the Industry
- Engaging the next generation in careers in construction and the built environment generally
- Inspiring underrepresented demographics to consider careers in STEM subjects
- Long-term talent pipeline development
[The Educational Engagement Programme] got my name out there and made me feel like I’m ready to work – it left me with positive references from employers which helped me get my apprenticeship.
Martell
Programme Alumnus
This programme has reached its capacity. If you work at a school and are interested in joining the programme,
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