City & Guild Accredited Training Courses

VIY offers young people (ages 16-24), those not in education, employment or training (NEET), those at risk of becoming so or becoming disengaged, the opportunity to get free trades and construction experience working on community projects in their area!

We look to have up to 10 young people on each project site every week, offering placements on a week-by-week basis for each project duration. This is a FREE opportunity for young people to get involved in community work at venues they may use and benefit from, learn new vocational skills, meet new people and have the opportunity to gain City & Guilds accreditations, globally recognised qualifications that could help with employment opportunities in the future. VIY can also provide assistance with transport and lunch depending on individual circumstance.

VIY is mindful of Ramadan beginning at the start of April. Our team at VIY is ensuring our project venues are a safe and supportive environment for those practicing Ramadan, offering support and adjustments for those who are fasting and ensuring individuals have the time and space for prayer if and when they need to.

Our upcoming/ongoing project details are as follows:

Mansfield:

Cuckney Cricket Club, Mansfield (NG20 9NG)- This will be an outdoor project where we are building a scoreboard structure for the club that will allow scorers to sit in and keep score. Started 14/03/2022 – 3 week duration. Referral contact: Jojo ([email protected])

The Old Library, Mansfield (NG18 1NG). We will revitalize its interior, painting and decorating the lobby, community cafe and improving the facilities on offer to local residents and community groups. Starts 11/04/2022 – 3 week duration. Referral contact: Tess ([email protected])

Newark: 

Suggys Gym, Newark (NG24 1BE) This is going to be an internal painting and decorating project bringing a number of areas of the club back to life. Started 14/03/2022 – 3 week duration. Referral contact: Jojo ([email protected])

Farnsfield Cricket Club,  Newark (NG22 8LA) – Internal refurbishment project, improving the female changing facilities in the club. Starts 18/04/2022 – 4 week duration. Referral contact: Frankie ([email protected])

Nottingham:

Cavaliers & Carrington Cricket Club, Nottingham (NG3 5DR) – In this project we will be renovating the kitchen and painting and decorating the outdoor decking and seating area. Starts 21/03/2022 – 4 week duration. Referral contact: Frankie ([email protected])

Clifton Amateur Boxing Club, Nottingham (NG11 8JU), to revitalize its interior, redecorating the changing rooms, fitting new doorways and improving the facilities on offer to local residents and community groups. Starts 11/04/2022 – 3 weeks duration. Referral contact: Tess ([email protected])