An innovative new scheme is launching in Essex to give young people first hand experience of working on all stages of a construction project, from design and build through to demolition.
Future Builders is being established by Chelmsford-based charity Essex Youthbuild and Essex-based housing association CHP to give young people from all backgrounds a chance to learn construction outside the classroom.
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A red extreme heat warning has been issued for Monday 18 July and Tuesday 19 July. This is the highest warning level issued by the Met Office, meaning there is a potential risk to life.
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A Level 3 Heat-Health Alert has been issued for our region from today. With temperatures soaring please keep well hydrated and stay in the shade as much as possible. If you're out and about take some water with you.
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We have gained accreditation as a Living Wage employer, which means all employees receive a minimum hourly wage of £9.90. This is significantly higher than the government minimum for over 23s, which currently stands at £9.50 per hour.
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