Salford Skills and Work

Salford City Council has officially opened the Peel Green Construction Skills Centre – a newly-restored space designed to support residents into construction training and employment.

Young people from Salford have received a valuable glimpse into an industry-leading Passivhaus scheme as part of a ‘life-changing’ training programme.

If you have an unused adult bike that you no longer want, please consider donating it for use of young, unemployed Salford residents who are taking part in our summer programmes.

Back in November, the Brackley Village Skills Academy launched at Vistry Group’s Fairways development in Little Hulton

After struggling to find work, Dawid joined the Salford Futures programme—and in under a year, he went from placement to promotion at Salford City Council.

The Guinness Partnership, one of England’s largest housing associations, has won in the Collaborative Working category at this year’s EEM Building Communities Awards for its DIY Skills programme.

Salford is leading the way in creating real opportunities for young people to enter the construction industry, and the latest Build Salford event showcased just how impactful these efforts are.

Salford City Council’s very own Sophie Swindells, a dedicated school cook with Citywide Services, has beaten top chefs from high-end restaurants to win the Apprentice/Adult Chef of the Year award at the Greater Manchester Colleges competition.

The WorkWell service takes a personalised approach by matching individuals with a dedicated work and health coach.

Vistry Group is celebrating the launch of a new construction skills academy at its Fairways residential development in Salford, further building on its commitment to inspiring the next generation of tradespeople and addressing the industry’s skills shortfall.