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Following the success of last year’s initiative, Kick It With Keylite returns for 2022 to Challenge trades to ‘Keep It Up’ in the name of raising money for Mates in Mind, a leading charity addressing the stigma of poor mental health within the construction sector. Keylite is challenging merchants, installers and trades across the industry to record themselves doing as many keepie uppies as they can, share on social, donate to the charity and nominate a ‘mate in mind’ to get involved using the hashtag #KeepItUp. Matthew King, Sales Director at Keylite, commented, “Research shows that more than a third of construction workers live with severe levels of anxiety. Although this is a very serious topic, and one that is personally very close to our hearts, we wanted to ensure that this year’s Kick It With Keylite brings fun and personality to trade counters – driving us to raise as much money and awareness for Mates in Mind as we can.” Visit www.keyliteroofwindows.com/kick-it-with- keylite for more information. KICK IT WITH KEYLITE RETURNS TO RAISE MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS
Pictured L-R: Jonas Nieveras, Aidan McWhinney, Kelly Keenan (St Patrick’s College), Barry Neilson (CITB NI) and Eugene Clarke during a recent ‘Adopt a School’ event at Clarke’s Fabrications Site at Broughshane.
CITB NI ENCOURAGES CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TO HELP BUILD THE NEXT GENERATION
The Construction Industry Training Board NI (CITB NI) has been working with NI construction employers on its ‘Adopt a School’ scheme aimed at encouraging more young people to think about a career in construction. Over 60 post primary schools across Northern Ireland have signed up to the scheme, however CITB NI is seeking more construction employers to get involved. ‘Adopt a School’ provides opportunities for construction companies to build relations with post primary schools, in their local area of work, by providing direct support for schools with construction industry careers
activities ranging from careers talks, events, work experience opportunities and site visits. A recent report forecast that over 5,000 additional construction workers will be needed by 2026 in Northern Ireland to meet growing demand in the industry. ‘Adopt a School’ is an opportunity to improve young people’s knowledge of the sector, show the many diverse pathways into the industry, as well as dispel misconceptions such as a career in construction is limited to bricklayers, plumbers and architects or that it’s
only a job for boys. www.citbni.org.uk
Kick It With Keylite group.
CHOICE HOUSING FIRST IN THE SECTOR TO LAUNCH ESG REPORT
Choice Housing, one of Northern Ireland’s largest housing associations, has published its first Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Report, leading the way in a sector that is committed to contributing to real environmental and social change. Measured against the Social Housing Sectors Sustainability and Reporting Standard (SRS), the report sets out Choice’s commitments and subsequent progress in a range of areas, including achieving zero carbon targets, housing affordability, safety and tenant voice. The first housing association in Northern Ireland to publish a report of this nature, this represents
a new chapter in Choice’s commitment to enhance stakeholder awareness of key environmental and social priorities that will ultimately create long-term value for tenants, the organisation and society as a whole. Commenting on the report, Choice Group Chief Executive, Michael McDonnell said, “Our ESG Report not only measures our performance against set industry led goals, but it is a clear pathway to how we can minimise our impact on the environment, deliver social value and support thriving
sustainable communities.” www.choice-housing.org
Michael McDonnell, Choice Group Chief Executive.
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