Preston Vocational Centre has welcomed MP Sir Mark Hendrick to its city centre base
Preston Vocational Centre has welcomed MP Sir Mark Hendrick to its city centre base.Sir Mark was able to hear from the team about their work running vocational training courses in construction for young people across Preston and surrounding areas.
The event was co-hosted by parent company Community Gateway Association and Communities that Work to showcase how housing associations are making a difference to communities and local economy by investing in organisations like PVC. Since it opened 13 years ago, PVC has worked with more than 6,000 students who have gained gold standard City and Guilds qualifications, along with important life skills.Preston Vocational Centre celebrates award-winning construction stars
During the pandemic, the team supported local families by taking keyworker children and accelerating its blended learning programmes. Sir Mark said: “It’s evident that PVC is really raising aspirations. The team obviously have a knack for engaging with young people and motivating them to do well. Since Covid hit, I know that anxiety has often been an obstacle to many and so the confidence boost that coming here clearly gives is a bonus.
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