Discover how construction is creating opportunities for young people through social value, skills and community partnerships

Chambers Wales SESWM Business Breakfast: Social Value in Construction: Building Futures

In collaboration with YMCA, the Concrete Society and SLR Consulting.

Construction has the power to do far more than deliver buildings. It can create opportunities, strengthen communities and help shape the next generation.

Join Chambers Wales South East, South West and Mid to explore how the construction sector is creating meaningful opportunities for young people through social value, skills development and community partnerships.

Hear from our keynote speaker

Katie Hathaway, Stakeholder Engagement and Community Benefits Manager for the new Velindre Cancer Centre, will share how one of Wales' largest construction projects is embedding social value into every stage of delivery.

Discover how the project is:

Creating pathways into construction through apprenticeships, work experience and careers engagement.

Supporting young people to prepare for the world of work through the Sacyr Community platform.

Building inclusive opportunities for underrepresented groups.

Working with charities, schools, colleges and local organisations to maximise community impact.

Creating a lasting social legacy that extends well beyond the construction phase.

Panel discussion

Join a discussion featuring:

Rhys Morris, The BUSY Group

Andrew Baker, The King's Trust

Hannah Jenkins, PeoplePlus

Daniel Biddle, The National Diversity Employment and Advisory Service (NDEAS)

Together, they'll explore:

The challenges facing young people entering the workplace.

Practical ways businesses can create meaningful opportunities.

How partnerships can strengthen skills, employment and social value.

Real examples of programmes that are changing lives across Wales.

We'll also hear directly from young people whose lives have been transformed through the support of YMCA, providing powerful insight into the impact that opportunity and the right support can have.

You'll leave with practical ideas you can implement in your own organisation, inspiration from businesses already delivering social value, new connections with organisations leading the way in skills and employment, and a better understanding of how your business can help build brighter futures for young people across Wales.

This event is open to Chambers Wales SESWM members, Cocrete Society & SLR invitees only. For booking support, please contact events@cw-seswm.com.

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