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Classic Brick Strengthens Skills Partnership with Chelmsford College’s Bricklaying Academy
Classic Brick Strengthens Skills Partnership with Chelmsford College’s Bricklaying Academy
Classic Brick is proud to announce a new partnership with Chelmsford College, supporting the next generation of bricklayers through the college’s Bricklaying Academy. Working alongside EH Smith (Witham), we are helping provide students with access to high-quality materials and real-world learning experiences that will support their development as they enter the construction industry.
As part of the partnership, Classic Brick has donated a selection of handmade bricks and a range of special shapes. By training with the same materials they’ll use throughout their careers, apprentices gain practical experience with real textures, weights, and details. These materials will be used by apprentices to construct a small building on campus, giving them hands-on exposure to traditional methods and genuine site conditions.
We have also supplied branded workshop banners to enhance the learning environment and support the academy’s training spaces.
Our Managing Director, Steve Carvell, recently visited the college with Barney Carrington from EH Smith to meet Course Lead Phil Clark and see how the academy is helping young people build their skills and confidence.
Steve said:
“It’s a privilege to support Chelmsford College and the apprentices coming through their Bricklaying Academy. We all know the industry is facing a skills shortage, so helping young people gain practical experience is something we feel strongly about. Donating bricks, specials and banners is a small contribution on our part, but if it helps even a handful of students take their first steps into a rewarding career, then it’s well worth it.”
With construction continuing to grow and demand for skilled bricklayers rising, the partnership aims to give students the opportunity to learn with real materials, understand traditional craft methods, and build confidence before entering the workplace.
We look forward to supporting the academy over the coming weeks and months and we’re excited to follow the progress of the students as they develop the skills that will help build the homes, schools, hospitals, and workplaces of the future.
