EN:Able Communities

EN:Able Communities hopes that you all are looking forward to the festive season and that everyone enjoys a little break.   We will be closed from 4pm Tuesday 24th December 2024, opening again at 9am Thursday 2nd January Next year. We wish you all the best for the Christmas season and a very Happy New Year! #WeCare #WeMakeItHappenTogether #MerryChristmas #XMAS #Christmas #NewYear #NYE

Mould and Condensation awarenesses training Berneslai Homes with 6#Tenants delivered by EN:Able Communities. Funded by Barnsley Council through Barnsley Bond. Part of course was the L1 NOCN Group Damp, Mould Condensation on line assessment. lovely for the #ChiefExecutive Amanda Garrard to pop in and learn a bit as well The first of several training courses this winter with Berneslai Homes. Ken Taylor Efficiency North NOCN Group Graham Hasting-Evans

Thank you to Julie Cullen (Business Development Manager EN:Able Communities) & Julie Deeley (Director of Operations for EN:Able Futures) for hosting another successful EN:Connect Employment & Skills session with our fantastic guest speaker Richard Rigby - Head of UK Government Affairs at The King's Trust.    The session provided an opportunity to hear about the new 'Get Britain Working' paper and some of the changes that this brings alongside the work that the Youth Employment Group do to ensure there is a quality employment, education or training pathway for all young people, particularly the most marginalised.   We also explored the key findings of the Youth Voice Census Report 2024, the largest survey of young people in the UK and how we can address any concerns or opportunities young people may see. With the ongoing popularity of these free webinars, we will be arranging more opportunities to attend in 2025. #WeMakeItHappenTogether #apprenticeships #youthemployment #employmentskills #WeAimHigh

£140M Investment: A game-changer for Britain’s construction skills crisis. As part of the initiative “to get Britain building again”, the Labour government has just announced a £140 million investment to create 5,000 additional construction apprenticeships per year in England. The announcement lands at a critical moment for the built environment, as it continues to battle with a severe skills shortage. With plans to build 1.5 million homes and boost infrastructure over the next five years, an estimated 50,300 more workers are needed annually to meet the demand. Our chief executive Lee Parkinson MCIPS MIoD FRSA shared his thoughts on the announcement with Building Design & Construction - BDC today He said: “We welcome the Labour government’s ambitions and drive to advance the country’s housebuilding mission. At EN:Able Futures, we have been championing apprenticeships for more than ten years, and this new investment is a step forward in providing more young people with a foot on the career ladder. We know first-hand just how effective apprenticeships are for both the apprentice and employer and a skilled workforce will bring us back on track to meeting these wider ambitious targets. “However, central government must seek guidance from organisations with expertise in this field as they know how best to support the talent of tomorrow and ensure the government’s investment provides the missing link." https://lnkd.in/e2-mk7Ha #skillscrisis #loveconstruction #apprenticeships #ukconstruction EN:Procure EN:Able Build Limited EN:Able Communities

Simeon Perry and Hannah Norton are guests on the latest Retrofit Information, Support and Expertise podcast episode — Building Green Futures with Efficiency North. Tune in to learn how EN:Able Futures are delivering retrofit apprenticeships and green skills for the future needs of the built environment sector and beyond. #greenskills #retrofit #apprenticeships #skillsgap

Thank you to everyone who joined the roundtable jointly hosted by our director of operations Emma Mottram with Rae Watson and Zoe Miller from the Housing Ombudsman this morning. Your honest and candid views about the challenges for contractors carrying out repairs and maintenance contracts plus the positives and best practices were very much appreciated. This is exactly the spirit of trust that the Housing Ombudsman aims to establish to address the challenges and issues effectively. Voices have been heard and views taken on board. This will feed into their ‘Repairing Trust’ report which is due to be issued at the end of March 2025. The Housing Ombudsman will join us again when the report is out for a special EN:Connect webinar to speak to contractors and members to discuss the findings and recommendations in more depth. More information on how to join the webinar will be available in the new year. This is exactly the kind of collaboration and market engagement we aim to deliver through our frameworks and adoption of FAC-1; another example of delivering some of the recommendations of Constructing the Gold Standard report. #RepairingTrust #repairsandmaintenance #ukhousing #construction #FAC-1 #frameworks #buildingcontractors #loveconstruction Efficiency North EN:Able Futures EN:Able Communities EN:Able Build Limited More information about the report here https://lnkd.in/ejFHN_Mw

Don't miss the roundtable online EN:Procure are jointly hosting with the Housing Ombudsman tomorrow morning. Please contact director of operations Emma Mottram to join this event to discuss themes in their forthcoming Repairing Trust report. This is your opportunity to share your best practice, experiences and knowledge on: ·       challenges for landlords, ·       difficulties faced by residents, ·       barriers for contractors/operatives, ·       and success stories that can inform future practices. 📅 Wednesday 20th November 🕚 11 am 🛜 online #RepairingTrust #ukhousing #repairsandmaintenance #installers #ukconstruction #loveconstruction EN:Able Futures EN:Able Build Limited EN:Able Communities

🎉 Celebrating Apprentice Success: Billy Butler 👏 We’re thrilled to share a short video featuring Billy Butler, who has successfully completed his Level 3 Civil Engineering Technician Apprenticeship with Alan Wood & Partners. Billy’s journey showcases the incredible value of apprenticeships in shaping careers in the built environment sector. From uncertain beginnings due to the Covid19 pandemic to working on big scale projects like Full Sutton Prison, the support Billy has received from EN:Able Futures multi-award winning service throughout his apprenticeship has been invaluable. #BuildingFutures #Apprenticeships #SuccessStory #CivilEngineering #BuiltEnvironment #ConstructionUK #Skills4Life

📣 This Friday at 1:00 pm, EN:Able Futures will feature on the Retrofit Information, Support and Expertise (RISE) podcast!   Simeon Perry and Hannah Norton will dive into the world of Retrofit Apprenticeships—discussing how EN:Able Futures, as a Flexi-job Apprenticeship Agency, is paving the way for these essential roles, what qualifications are in development with IfATE (Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education), and what businesses can expect from this new career pathway.   With the construction industry’s rapid shift towards energy efficiency and sustainable practices, retrofit skills are more critical than ever. Tune in to learn more: https://lnkd.in/erkPAZfq    Leeds College of Building, Leeds City Council, Incommunities Heart of Yorkshire Education Group Scarborough College York College, York UK North Yorkshire Council   #BuildingFutures #RetrofitApprenticeships #SustainableSkills #FlexiJobApprenticeships #BuiltEnvironment #FutureSkills #Leeds   Gillian Wallace Jonathan Pryor Nikki Davis Scott Duffield Tracey Harwood

Only one week until the roundtable we’re jointly hosting online with the Housing Ombudsman to discuss themes in their forthcoming Repairing Trust report. If you’d like to join this event to discuss the challenges and opportunities in housing maintenance, particularly in light of rising disrepair complaints, increased costs, and a shortage of skilled workers, please contact director of operations Emma Mottram. The report highlights safety concerns for residents and proactive steps by some landlords in preparation for Awaab’s Law, which will enforce repair timelines and record-keeping. We will explore the relationships between landlords, contractors, and residents, particularly around accountability and the importance of communication and trust. 📅 Wednesday 20th November 🕚 11 am 🛜 online Our time will focus on four main themes: ·       challenges for landlords, ·       difficulties faced by residents, ·       barriers for contractors/operatives, ·       and success stories that can inform future practices. #RepairingTrust #ukhousing #repairsandmaintenance #installers #ukconstruction #loveconstruction EN:Able Futures EN:Able Build Limited EN:Able Communities Efficiency North