In an innovative and skills-focused partnership,
16-18-year olds who sign up for the new T-Level qualification
BBV, HS2's joint venture construction partner for the
The two-year programme will see students spend 315 hours, equivalent to 45 days, working on construction-focused assignments. BBV expects the students it hosts will play an active role on HS2; learning how major infrastructure schemes are developed, project management techniques as well as developing an understanding of environmental design engineering,
'Balfour Beatty VINCI is taking an active role to encourage new entrants to the industry; providing a wide range of work-experience opportunities and apprenticeship and graduate positions. Through our innovative partnership with
Speaking at a
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Apprenticeships and Skills,
'These qualifications are based on the best international examples of technical education and co-designed with industry leaders. They will ensure that young people are learning the skills employers demand and enable them to build great careers or access higher technical education'.
HS2 set a commitment to upskilling the next generation and ensuring that the project leaves a lasting skills legacy when it launched its Skills, Employment and Education Strategy in 2018. That commitment is brought to life through its contractors and the thousands of businesses within its supply chain, who each sign up to invest in skills, training and education outcomes. This ensures HS2 will support at least 2,000 apprenticeships, provide two-year graduate training programmes and deliver Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) focused curricular activities in schools along the line of the railway as it extends north and south of the midlands.
'This is a once in a lifetime project that presents a genuine opportunity to make a difference. This innovative partnership between
A workforce of over 8,000 will be employed by BBV to deliver its
Jatinder Sharma OBE, Principal and CEO at
'These industry placements are an invaluable opportunity for our students to work with two key industry employers. Contributing to a major infrastructure project will greatly enhance their knowledge and capabilities. It also supports their progression on to university, a higher-level apprenticeship or further training'.
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Notes to editors
Balfour Beatty VINCI represents a powerhouse for critical infrastructure across Rail, transport and other iconic projects in the
Balfour Beatty and VINCI started working together over 30 years ago when both were members of the TransManche Link consortium which delivered the
Balfour Beatty VINCI has successfully bid and delivered a number of key projects on Crossrail and have recently been awarded a Smart Motorways Programme, starting with an 18km stretch of the M5.
As leading infrastructure groups, both Balfour Beatty and
About Balfour Beatty
Balfour Beatty (balfourbeatty.com) is a leading international infrastructure group. With 26,000 employees, we provide innovative and efficient infrastructure that underpins our daily lives, supports communities and enables economic growth. We finance, develop, build and maintain complex infrastructure such as transportation, power and utility systems, social and commercial buildings.
Our main geographies are the
About VINCI
VINCI is represented by its subsidiaries: VINCI Construction Grands Projects,
VINCI is a global player in concessions and construction, employing more than 220,000 people in some 100 countries. We design, finance, build and operate infrastructure and facilities that help improve daily life and mobility for all. Because we believe in all-round performance, above and beyond economic and financial results, we are committed to operating in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. And because our projects are in the public interest, we consider that reaching out to all our stakeholders and engaging in dialogue with them is essential in the conduct of our business activities. VINCI's goal is to create long-term value for its customers, shareholders, employees, and partners and for society at large - vinci.com
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