Construction Training for Adults Creates Lasting Impact in the Hartlepool Community
There’s something particularly rewarding about seeing practical construction skills developed through training put to use for the wider community.
Learners from the Invest People Group Construction Academy have designed and built a series of mini libraries as part of a community project delivered in partnership with NC Group.
The mini libraries have been delivered to one of Hartlepool’s Community Hubs and placed across several wards, creating welcoming spaces where residents can share books, connect with others and develop a love of reading within their communities.
Putting practical construction skills into practice
As a specialist construction training provider, we help adults develop the practical skills, recognised qualifications and confidence they need to progress towards careers in the construction industry.
Projects like the mini libraries allow learners to apply new skills to a real project, meaning learning is a practical experience with real purpose.
Supporting Hartlepool communities through construction skills
The completed mini libraries were delivered to Hartlepool Borough Council by Lee Childs and Becky Childs and will form part of a wider restorative approach within the community.
Installed across the wards, they provide accessible places for people to exchange books, discover something new and connect with others in their local area.
The project is particularly timely during the National Year of Reading 2026, a UK-wide initiative encouraging people of all ages to rediscover the enjoyment of reading and make it part of everyday life.
For our learners, it means the skills they have been developing at the Invest People Group Construction Academy are helping to create something that can continue benefiting local communities long after the project is complete.
Construction training with wider social value
The mini libraries demonstrate how construction training can deliver wider social value, combining skills development and employability with practical projects that benefit local communities.
For our learners, it is about more than achieving a qualification. Projects like this allow adults to develop practical, relevant skills, build confidence and take meaningful steps towards employment and successful careers in construction.
Specialist construction training for adults in the North East
Invest People Group delivers industry-led construction training for adults across the North East, supporting people looking to start a career in construction, change careers or develop new practical skills.
Our specialist construction training covers a wide range of disciplines and essential site qualifications, including:
Brickwork
Plastering
Plumbing
Joinery
Electrical Installation
Painting & Decorating
Health & Safety
CSCS
Other essential construction and site qualifications
We work with construction employers looking for skilled, work-ready candidates and with colleges and funding partners seeking an experienced construction training delivery partner.
Looking for construction training in the North East?
Whether you’re looking to develop the skills to start a career in construction, recruit work-ready candidates or work with a specialist construction training provider, we can help.
To learn more about our Construction Academy, training programmes and partnership opportunities, call 01388 737121 or email recruitment@investpeoplegroup.co.uk.
Frequently Asked Questions
What construction training does Invest People Group provide?
Invest People Group provides specialist construction training for adults across a range of disciplines, including brickwork, plastering, plumbing, joinery, electrical installation, painting and decorating, Health & Safety and CSCS, alongside other essential construction and site qualifications.
How does practical construction training help learners prepare for employment?
Practical, hands-on training gives learners opportunities to develop industry-relevant skills and confidence while gaining an understanding of the standards expected in the construction workplace. Projects such as the Hartlepool mini libraries also allow learners to put those skills into practice.
Does Invest People Group work with construction employers and colleges?
Yes. Invest People Group works with construction businesses to help develop and source skilled, work-ready candidates. We also work with colleges, local authorities and funding partners as a specialist construction training delivery partner across the North East.
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