YOUTHBUILD UK SEEKS APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2010 YOUNG BUILDER OF THE YEAR AWARDS

2010 will be the eleventh year of the Young Builder of the Year Awards, which have grown from strength to strength since inception. Each year they have received a new record number of applications from a record number of organisations. Their intention is to continue to grow the Awards, making it a highlight of the construction year.

The Awards celebrate the achievements of young people who despite having to overcome personal barriers have succeeded in training for and/or becoming employed in the construction industry.

In 2007 the Awards were held at the House of Commons for the first time. The venue proved to be a huge success with finalists and guests alike, who enjoyed the setting, history and the Awards! All the finalists finished their day with a trip on the London Eye, with many stating that it was a day they would never forget. Youthbuild UK returned to the House of Commons in 2008 and 2009 and are delighted to say that the 2010 Awards will be held there on Wednesday 20th October.

THE 2010 AWARDS

The National Young Builder of the Year Awards began in 2000, this year the 11th, will be held at the House of Commons on Wednesday 20th October 2010.

Applications are sought from two categories of young builders:

• in employment aged between 16 and 25 years old
• still in education aged between 14 and 16 years old

We are looking for young builders who:

• have made outstanding achievements both professionally and personally
• would not have been able to access employment in the construction industry without the support of their organisation / project

Applicants should be able to demonstrate that they have: -

• attended regularly and punctually
• undertaken accredited training in a relevant construction subject
• sought additional training e.g. first aid, driving lessons, numeracy and literacy etc
• secured a job, has a genuine offer of a job or has secured ongoing training

Judging:

The Judging panel will include the NHBC, ConstructionSkills, Homes & Communities Agency, Jobcentre Plus, a previous Young Builder of the Year and a construction employer

They will be looking for:

• the progress the young builders have made
• what they have achieved personally
• qualifications they have gained / are working towards

Finalists:

The short listed finalists will be invited to the awards ceremony at The House of Commons on 20th October 2010, when the winners will be announced.

For further information and to apply please contact Howard Platts on 07779 962221 or howard@ybuk.org