Carmarthenshire project shortlisted for award
An innovative project which allows disadvantaged people living in Carmarthenshire to build skills and confidence has been shortlisted in the 2011 Welsh Housing Awards. More than 200 people, mainly those living in Communities First areas, have benefitted from Building Your Own Future in Sir Gar courses, learning basic skills in building trades including carpentry, tiling, plumbing and plastering. Of those that have taken part, around 30 have been able to secure jobs, and many more have felt confident enough to enrol on further education courses. The programme has now been recognised by the Chartered Institute of Housing Cymru, which has shortlisted it for an award in its Developing and Regenerating Communities category. Building Your Own Future in Sir Gar has been running for just over a year, and was developed in partnership between Carmarthenshire County Council’s Property Services division, Communities First, Coleg Sir Gar and Carmarthenshire Construction Training Association Ltd (CC...