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The Real Apprentice
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The 'Real Apprentice' is a project set up to help young people in South Wales who are not in education, employment or training to get their first big break in life - the chance of an apprenticeship in the construction industry.
Based in part on the concept behind the popular TV show 'The Apprentice' but with a special construction twist, this will make a difference to the lives of 12 young people where by they will be set the challenge to renovate two houses from start to finish.
The work will be tough, but it will build the candidates' skills and confidence. They will be supervised and supported by the Construction Youth Trust and our expert trainers and construction professionals.
In the process of renovating these homes the young people will gain skills in building, project management, surveying, interior design and sustainable construction.
The winner
The winner - chosen on the basis of their effort, commitment, determination and talent - will be offered a much sought-after apprenticeship within the construction industry. The first phase winner in the Rhondda will be offered an apprenticeship by Connaught Academy and in the second phase the winner in Newport will be offered an apprenticeship by Newport City Homes.
Everyone who participates will be a winner, given the chance through this project to start life afresh with greater confidence, marketable skills and relevant experience that they couldn't get elsewhere.
The funding
The Trust was awarded £50,000 of Big Lottery Fund money from The People's Millions TV contest in Wales to run this project. We scored the highest number of runner-up votes during voting for our project "The Real Apprentice” winning the bonus grant of £50,000 making us the fifth and final winner of the competition. We are delighted at the result and the way in which our supporters, friends and people within the construction industry voted for our project.
"The Real Apprentice" in Newport is now underway - stay tuned for updates about the project.
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