Employment Skills and Support
Great Places’ Community Investment Team can help you find work, training or volunteering.
Getting support
It doesn’t matter if you’re currently in or out of work or what qualifications and skills you currently have – there are lots of ways we can help.
Our specialist Employability Coaches can provide one to one support, or we may point you in the direction of a trusted service or partner.
Email Community.Investment@greatplaces.org.uk letting us know where you live and what help you need.
Our team can:
- Support you to find local job opportunities, apprenticeships, training courses, and volunteering roles
- Help with writing CVs, cover letters, and job applications
- Help with Interview preparation and practice sessions
- Give you guidance on accessing funding for employment-related costs, including training, childcare, travel, and work or interview clothing
- Offer advice and support for starting your own business
- Signpost to activities and services that can support and improve your mental wellbeing
Current opportunities through Social Value
We’re committed to creating real opportunities for our customers through our partners and supply chain as part of providing Social Value.
We regularly offer short work placements (1–2 weeks) with our contractors, giving you valuable experience and insight into different industries.
Stockport - Multiple trades opportunities
Bridgestones Chestergate Construction site in Stockport
Requirements: You must be 16 or older and have a Level 1 Health & Safety in Construction certificate or a CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) card.
- Brickwork – from mid-August 2026
- Drylining & plastering – from the end of August 2026
- Mechanical – from the start of June 2026
- Electrical – from the start of June 2026
- Roofing – from mid-July 2026
- Joinery – from the start of June 2026
- Flooring – from February 2027/li>
- Tiling – from August 2026
- Painting – from August 2026
Email gill.rimmer@greatplaces.org.uk for further information.
The Training and Skills Academy
Would you like to improve your skills and knowledge?
Are you looking to learn more about what is needed in different job sectors?
We are running a range of different Pre-recruitment and Accredited courses to improve your chances of getting into employment.
