Social Value at CHIC Explained
We are excited to share our latest video featuring Emma Macaulay, our Social Value Manager, explaining what CHIP and its objectives are, and how it is making a difference to local communities. In the video, Emma highlights how CHIP supports our members, partners and local communities through a range of initiatives from funding youth programmes and promoting skills development, to supporting social value projects and community engagement.
We also take this opportunity to introduce our new graduate apprentice, providing a glimpse as to how they sit within the wider team, learning new skills contributing to their career development.
Our previous apprentice completed his two year placement this summer and has since been appointed into a permanent role.
Watch the full videos here below
CHIP Supports Construction Youth’s ‘Building Opportunities’ Programme in Lewisham
CHIP has been supporting the work of Construction Youth in delivering their Building Opportunities programme in Lewisham through our Community Chest Fund.
The programme supports young people, who face some of the greatest challenges in getting into employment, to achieve their potential. The programme offers long term 1-2-1 coaching to re-engage at risk young people into the world of work. Each young person has a tailored plan that supports them in every area needed to keep them on track and to achieve employment status. Support however doesn’t stop there. 1-2-1 support continues with Construction Youth’s engagement after they have secured a job.
At 19, James from Lewisham was struggling to find an apprenticeship after college, until he joined the Building Opportunities programme. With support from his coach, he built his confidence, earned his CSCS card and Health & Safety qualification and developed a strong CV and interview skills.
A plumbing work placement gave him the hands on experience he needed and confirmed his career path. Just a few months later, James secured a Level 3 plumbing apprenticeship with Joe Brennan Training and he’s now thriving in the role!
Emma Macaulay, Social Value Manager (CHIP), said:
"CHIP is so excited to be able to support projects like this and is proud to be able to be part of the amazing journeys these young people are embarking on. Thanks to Construction Youth for the amazing work they are doing."
