PfP Thrive, part of housing association Places for People, has welcomed its first cohort of learners to its new training centre in Derby.
PfP Thrive’s accredited training programmes are designed to support new talent and upskill those already in the sector.
The first intake of learners began their studies this week, embarking on a training programme that covers housing and construction qualifications.
As well as technical qualifications, learners will be offered a range of professional development opportunities, including compliance training, apprenticeships and leadership programmes.
PfP Thrive is also working with 40 housing providers, as well as education providers – including The Retrofit Academy, City & Guilds, the Construction Industry Training Board, Chartered Institute of Housing, and Study Academy – to help learners gain nationally recognised qualifications.
Tom Arey, director of PfP Thrive, said: “The only way to solve the skills shortage is through genuine cross-industry collaboration – and that’s exactly what we’ve built with these partnerships.
“We look forward to working with even more organisations to shift the dial on this crisis.
“By working together, we can equip both the existing and future housing workforce with the skills, knowledge and behaviours the sector needs to thrive.
“This is about securing the future of our sector, our workforce, and ultimately the homes we build and maintain.”
