14 Nov 2024
R1 is excited to partner with Telford College to provide students with an exceptional opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the construction industry.
From November to March 2025, each of the 18 students will spend two full days on-site at R1 Living’s Webb Crescent development, currently under construction for The Wrekin Housing Group. This placement offers students practical, industry-relevant experience that complements their coursework.
Abi Bebb, Business Operations Manager at R1, shared, “As a construction company, partnering with Telford College to nurture future industry talent is incredibly rewarding. Giving students exposure to an active building site allows them to develop practical skills and gain insights that simply can’t be taught in the classroom. We’re delighted to support these students on their path towards successful careers in construction.”
Telford College’s Work Experience Coordinator, Ange Jones, added: “At Telford College, we are always seeking new opportunities with employers to help our students get invaluable industry experience. We are incredibly proud to work with R1, who are offering such a fantastic opportunity for our students to be involved in the construction of local homes, building the skills and knowledge necessary for success in their future careers.”
Pictured left to right: Rose (SHEQ Manager at R1), Jordan (Site Manager at R1), Telford College students Alfie & Cameron, Seb (Site Manager at R1), Ange Jones and Stephen (Development Director at R1 Living).