Wienerberger UK and Ireland has delivered the first pilot of its Trades of Tomorrow programme, a three-day initiative designed to introduce care-experienced young people to construction careers through hands-on training and industry engagement, as reported by Agg-Net.

Developed as part of the company's Social Impact Strategy, the programme was delivered in partnership with the National House Project and the Greater Manchester Youth Network, bringing together young people from across the North West with lived experience of the care system.

The pilot introduced participants to a range of construction trades through sessions delivered by Donald Install Associates, including hands-on clay work and a practical roofing session. Attendees also visited Stockport College's construction department, completing a bricklaying exercise and speaking with teaching staff about course options and further education pathways.

The programme concluded with a site visit to an Anwyl Homes development in Chorlton, where participants joined a guided tour and Q&A session with an apprentice.

Sarah Nurton, social impact manager at Wienerberger UK and Ireland, said the initiative reflects a broader industry responsibility. "Trades of Tomorrow is about opening up access to the sector and providing practical, real-world insight for young people who may not otherwise see construction as an option," she said.

Kat Luckock, director of partnerships at the National House Project, said access to industry experience can be transformative for care leavers. "Construction is a sector full of opportunity," she said. "Working in partnership with an employer like Wienerberger ensures the programme is grounded in real industry experience and opens doors that might otherwise feel out of reach."

Following the successful pilot, Wienerberger plans to deliver further Trades of Tomorrow sessions and expand its partnerships to support care-experienced young people into long-term construction careers.

Discover the full details of the Trades of Tomorrow pilot in the original report.