A social enterprise scheme aimed at helping young people learn practical and DIY skills has been boosted by support from a building materials company.
Toolstation said it was supporting the Volunteer It Yourself (VIY) initiative, encouraging young people to consider a career in the construction and building industry.
The programme combines DIY and volunteering and challenges young people to help repair and refurbish community facilities while learning vocational skills.
The move comes against a backdrop of a shortage of workers in the industry.
Greg Richardson from Toolstation said: “We are really proud to support the Volunteer It Yourself programme and to help young people learn practical trade and building skills and earn an entry-level qualification.
“The construction sector is facing a shortage of workers and we hope that our support in this initiative will inspire more young people to consider entering the trades.”
