The JRCS Enterprise Provision

25 Feb The JRCS Enterprise Provision

The JRCS Enterprise Provision

On 10^th February we held a whole day ‘Insight to Construction’ event, organised

with Wates Group. Wates Group is one of the largest privately-owned construction,

development and property services companies in the UK and are looking to bring a new

generation of talent into their workforce.

 

 

They currently employ 4,000 people in the UK, and work with more than 10,000 supply chain operatives and partners to successfully deliver a wide range of building projects.

 

They invited to this event over 60 Year 11 students and had live sessions with lots of different divisions of the company. We explored the pathways within construction and learnt

that there are a lot of different roles within the construction sector. Construction jobs involve more than just what you see on a building site. There is a huge range of career choices in the

industry. These involve designing, planning and project management, as well as doing the

hands-on, practical work.

 

The main job roles for school leavers and graduates are:

• Architects and Architectural Technologists Architects design the structure, while Architectural Technologists ensure that the technical aspects of a design work.
• Building Services Engineers make sure that a building has more than walls and a roof.

They ensure that the lighting, power, ventilation, heating, cooling and water systems

work. They might work on the designs of a building or ensure that the designs are put

into practice correctly. They are sometimes known as mechanical and/or electrical

engineers.

• Building Surveyors provide technical advice relating to construction and property. They

have various roles, but the core of their work is to report on a building’s condition (for example, if there is damp and what any repairs would cost).

• Civil, Structural and Geotechnical Engineers are essential in ensuring that project designs

work in practice. Civil and Structural Engineers tend to work either in an office on the

technical aspects of designs or out on site making sure that the designs are

implemented properly. Structural Engineers have responsibility for ensuring that the structure (inner framework) of the project holds up. Geotechnical Engineers are responsible for structures’ foundations. They design foundations and oversee foundation work on site.

• Landscape Architects aim to improve the quality of the environment by designing and

managing the open spaces around us. They design and create public areas in towns,

cities and the countryside.

• Quantity Surveyors help a construction project to make a profit. They are involved in

working out either how much the design would cost to build in theory or how much the

project is costing to build in reality.

• Site Managers ensure things get done on a construction site. They make sure that the

building work is finished on time, within budget and to a high standard, managing teams

of workers.

Working in a construction trade or craft is what most people think of as construction work. Trades and crafts include bricklaying, stonemasonry, carpentry, joinery, demolition work, electrical work, painting and decorating, plumbing, scaffolding, steeple jacking, and wall and floor work.

 

We also explored apprenticeships with Wates and learnt that they have two types of apprenticeships available, Level 2 and 3 programmes for school leavers (https://www.wates.co.uk/careers/early-careers/apprenticeships/) as well as higher and degree level apprenticeships (https://www.wates.co.uk/careers/early-careers/apprenticeships/)

They also advise to keep checking for apprenticeships opportunities on the National Apprenticeship website https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship

The sessions allowed our students to gain knowledge about different options which are available alongside ways to apply. They also gave employability tips, the opportunity to look at CV building and interview techniques tips.

 

The JRCS Enterprise Zones and Tim Stillwell Partnership

Tim Stillwell attended the Year 10 Assembly on 2^nd February giving tips on how a small business can be started at a very early stage and how he made his own one a success by taking opportunities and being resilient. He launched an opportunity for Year 10 students to make their own business ideas and have opportunities to sell during the International Fair at JRCS. We have received some interesting applications but decided to move the deadline to 10/03/2022 to allow more great ideas to come through.

 

Therefore, if you haven’t applied yet, do not waste the extension of this opportunity. Apply by 01/03/2022 to Miss Draisey.

 

 

RPC Mentoring Scheme- update

I’m so proud to announce that some of our Year 10 students have been successful in securing a place on our very exclusive mentoring scheme which will run from March 2022 until June 2022.This scheme is being offered to JRCS by a company called RPC, who are a leading London based law firm. RPC was named Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) Team of the Year at the Legal Business Awards 2020.

 

The project brings together the successful candidates in Year 10 and employees of RPC to help students individually develop essential employability skills, such as team building, presentation and communication skills, as well as enhancing their CVs and interviewing skills. This is an exciting opportunity which will aid our students in developing their confidence as well as enhance their transferable skills. It will also give them access to a very successful London firm and staff as their mentors.

 

The successful candidates are:

Aimee, Ameera, Angel, Annita, Casey, Dinara,

Ifeoluwasimi, Katelyn, Naima, Sadia, Sahil, Saule, Summer, Teeyah, Zainab, Zubin

Beatrice and Hepzibah

 

We wish all our participants immersive learning experience enriching them on their journey to success.

 

Miss Ryzak, Feba and Melani