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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.

Recent years have seen unprecedented change to Salford’s economy and labour market, as the city emerges as one of the fastest growing places in the North.