Dudley's tradesmen get to work
A new employment scheme targeting Dudley’s long-term unemployed has created 16 jobs and training places. Construction company William Davis has appointed labourers, groundworkers and bricklayers to work on the £16m Broad Meadow development.
For the initial stages of the prgramme, one gatesman, two bricklayers, three labourers and a groundworker have been employed on site during the construction period. A further nine workers will be appointed during the final stages and post-construction.
Matt Colloby, business development manager at William Davis, said: “Not only are we committed to the bricks and mortar of regeneration, but to the surrounding community as a whole.
“We are whole heartedly dedicated to giving skilled tradesmen in Dudley the best possible opportunity to get back into employment and enable them to make a real difference to their community at the same time.”
The scheme is being run in collaboration with housing and regeneration business Midland Heart and Future Skills Dudley,a division of Dudley Council which provides employment opportunities for local tradesmen.
