Selco donates thousands to next generation of trade and construction professionals

Selco Builders Warehouse has donated thousands of pounds worth of its materials to college students carrying out trade and construction courses around the country.

Students have also been invited into its branches to learn more about how a builders merchant operates and the relationship it has with tradespeople.

Enda Mulloy, deputy head of construction at West London College, said: “The Selco partnership is proving a fantastic initiative and an absolutely invaluable experience for learners.

“A builders merchant plays such a significant role in the life of a tradesperson that introducing our learners to them so early in their careers will stand them in really good stead.

“The materials and tools that Selco has kindly donated has also been an incredible help. We want our learners to carry out as much practical work as possible but that comes at a significant cost which we wouldn’t be able to meet without donations such as the one Selco has made.

“We can’t thank Selco enough for the work it is doing with our college and others around the UK and the significant difference it is making to the future of the industry.”

Alongside West London College, colleges up and down the country are partnering with the builders merchant. Colleges such as: Leeds College of Building, Exeter College, Bournemouth and Poole College and Birmingham Metropolitan College.

In the latest edition of the Builders Merchant Journal Chloe Bright, from Jewson, gave her thoughts on the industry and her aspirations for the future.

Alison Wong, head of communications and sustainability at Selco, added: “We are committed to supporting tradespeople at every level so this is an extremely exciting project for us to be involved with.

“We are delighted to be playing a small part in the educational journey of the next generation of tradespeople, whether that be through the donation of materials and tools or the insight that our branch managers and teams are providing in how a builders merchant plays a vital part in the day-to-day life of tradespeople.

“We look forward to continuing supporting the learners heading into 2024.”