Do you employ or know of a young person in the building trade who has outstanding skills? If so, why not nominate them for the Youthbuild young builder of the year (closing date 31 July)
Youthbuild writes:
Applications for the 2015 Young Builder of the Year Awards are now open. Could you be the winner and collect £1,500 worth of prizes?
The 16th Young Builder of the Year Awards celebrate the achievements of young people, who despite having to overcome a range of barriers have succeeded in training for and or gaining employment in the construction industry
We are seeking applications from two categories: –
- 14 to 16 year olds still in education
- 16 to 24 year olds in employment or training
Applications opened on Tuesday 5 May 2015.The closing date for applications is Friday 31 July 2015. Judging will take place in August and 20 finalists will be chosen.
The finalists will be invited to the Awards Ceremony at the House of Commons on Thursday 15 October 2015, when the winners will be announced.
For 2015 there is a prize fund of £7,500 and all shortlisted finalists will receive an award.
- The overall winner will receive up to £1,500 (including tools)
- The runner up will receive up to £750 (including tools)
- The winner of the 14 to 16 year old category will receive up to £750 (including tools) and their educational establishment will receive tools worth up to £500.
All finalists end the day with a trip on the London Eye.
We wish you all the very best with your application.
To find out how to apply, please download the document ‘About the 2015 Young Builder of the Year Awards’ and complete the appropriate application form.
- Find out more about the awards
- 14 to 16 2015 Young Builder of the Year Application Form
- 16 to 24 2015 Young Builder of the Year Application Form
