To help combat the skills shortage in the construction industry, Alltask is providing an incentive to recruit new Trainee Scaffolders, and help support them in obtaining their driver's licence. The 'Help to Drive Scheme' will provide trainees with the opportunity of learning how to drive, assisting in obtaining social freedom, and providing flexibility of movement to work at different site locations.
Taylor Curle was the first Trainee Scaffolder who has benefited from the 'Help to Drive Scheme' who had his first lesson on Wednesday 8th December with his instructor Mitchell Peeke from A-Class Driving School.
As part of the 'Help to Drive Scheme', Alltask is funding 20 hours of driving instruction which will act as a springboard for young people to obtain their driver's licence. Some individuals will have prior experience, while others who do not, with the help of the scheme, will be close to finishing their lessons and be ready for their test. Alltask hopes that this will motivate trainees to complete their driving lessons and pass their test at the earliest opportunity.
To guarantee that driving lessons fit in with their working day, Alltask has arranged for trainees to be picked up from the yard, a nearby site, or their home address. Alltask aims to create bespoke solutions for each individual to provide the benefit of driving lessons for all trainee scaffolders who do not have a licence. Alltask will ensure that everyone has the same driving instructor for the duration of their driving lessons, to provide continuity and develop the ideal learning relationship.
‘It is benefiting me because I’m learning a life skill that will help me in and out of work and driving will make me feel I have more independence. Thanks, Alltask.’
A-Class Driving School was delighted to be approached by Alltask and look forward to building a strong working relationship and foundation for young learners to not only learn to drive but get a vital skill they can carry throughout the rest of their lives. At A-Class, we strive for success for these young individuals and want them to succeed, hence why we offer not only the driving lessons but theory training for the pupil as well. Driving is a skill for life and we are delighted for the opportunity to be a part of that process with Alltask and to get the wheels in motion for these young individuals is a pleasure and privilege".
Ultimately, Alltask wants to invest in their people and a positive future to ensure the business maintains a safe, well-trained, and healthy workforce. Alltask believes that giving their trainee scaffolders the opportunity of learning to drive will enrich the business for the future.’
"‘It is benefiting me because I’m learning a life skill that will help me in and out of work and driving will make me feel I have more independence. Thanks, Alltask.’."