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SOCIAL VALUE CASE STUDY

SOCIAL VALUE CASE STUDY NEET Summer Project - Salford A group of Year 11 school leavers gave up their free time over the summer holidays to gain an insight into the construction industry and learn new skills Keepmoat worked in partnership with Salford City Council, Inspiring Communities Together, Connexions and Salix Homes to coordinate and deliver the 7-week training programme. The school leavers, at risk of becoming NEET, (not in education, employment or training) had all expressed an interest in pursuing a career in the construction industry and were recruited to join the project to help them choose the right career path, develop their skills and ensure they progressed on in to further education, training or employment. Social value: £21,000 of social value generated (SROI £5.69 per £1 invested) 48 KEEPMOAT.COM

STRATEGIC REPORT CASE STUDY World of Work Programme - Leicester Working in partnership with Leicester City Council and Leicester College, Keepmoat has been supporting Level 1 Construction students as part of Leicester College’s ‘World of Work (WOW) Experience Programme’. Social value: £63,000 of social value generated Completed over one week, the programme provides students with the opportunity to develop key employability skills, learn more about the construction industry and engage with local construction companies. This provides opportunities for lower level students and those with additional needs to develop the skills and qualities employers are looking for including; self-confidence, resilience, problem solving and a sense of community. Construction is one of the country’s leading economic drivers, however the sector is facing a skills shortage. The WOW Programme provides a great opportunity for local students to meet with prospective employers and learn more about the variety of career opportunities available. . ANNUAL REPORT & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2019 49