CAREER DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR

Please consider the below points when submitting your entry.

1. Effective Recruitment and Outreach: Assess the effectiveness of your initiative's recruitment strategies in attracting a diverse pool of candidates, whether through apprenticeships, graduate schemes, work experience placements, or other entry routes. Consider outreach efforts to underrepresented groups and communities, showcasing a commitment to inclusivity.

2. Community Engagement and Outreach: Demonstrate innovation, whether in your team's approach to design, construction methods, or sustainability. Consider the initiative's engagement with local communities and educational institutions, such as outreach programmes that raise awareness of career pathways into the construction industry, from apprenticeships and graduate schemes to work placements and site visits.

3. Quality of Training and Development: Showcase the quality of the training and development provided to participants. Consider the alignment of this training with industry standards, skills development, and opportunities for hands-on experience across different career stages and entry points.

4. Support and Mentorship Programmes: Assess the availability and effectiveness of support and mentorship programmes for participants. Demonstrate initiatives that foster a positive learning environment, provide guidance, and contribute to the overall success and progression of early-career professionals.

5. Diversity and Inclusion: Demonstrate the initiative's impact on promoting diversity and inclusion within the construction workforce.