A call has been put out for construction industry volunteers by City & Guilds to mentor young people in its new TechBac programme.


The programme will be launched in six colleges on 1st October 2014 with the TechBac vocational curriculum being aimed at 14 – 19 year olds to give teenagers the kind of practical skills required to be part of the industry. Mentoring is a key part of the initiative.


The volunteer mentors will partner with an individual TechBac student throughout their study, providing insight into their experiences in working in the construction industry and later to help them find a related job.


Construction industry professionals from organisations such as Serco, Carillion and Gelder Group have already signed up to become mentors and more mentors are expected to sign up to provide the two hours a month of the programme which is delivered completely in an online manner.


City & Guilds UK managing director Kirstie Donnelly said: “We want to recruit an army of inspiring mentors who are passionate about passing on their construction skills and industry expertise to help the next generation achieve their potential.


“Young people tell us they don’t get the chance to ask employers about the industry they want to enter and employers tell us young job seekers often aren’t ready for the world of work. Mentoring is an easy and effective way to give young people the practical skills and confidence they need to enter the workplace and employers get the skilled and motivated workforce they need to make their business a success.”


To find out more visit cityandguilds.com/mentoring or email techbac@cityandguilds.com to register to become a mentor.