Delivered by Bolton Brickwork Specialist in partnership with Genuine Futures CIC through our flagship Boss Your Future programme.
This free, hands-on experience has been designed to introduce young people to one of the UK’s most respected and rewarding skilled trades.
Whether you’re leaving school, looking for an apprenticeship, exploring career options or simply want to try something new, this is your opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, develop practical skills and discover where a career in construction could take you.
Throughout the day you’ll have the opportunity to:
Learn the basics of bricklaying.
Work alongside experienced bricklayers from Bolton Brickwork Specialist.
Learn about tools, materials and safe working practices.
Build your own section of brickwork.
Ask questions about apprenticeships and careers.
Meet local employers working within construction.
Build confidence while developing practical workplace skills.
No previous experience is required.
Just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
Construction continues to offer fantastic opportunities, but many young people never get the chance to experience a trade before making important decisions about their future.
This workshop is designed to help you:
Discover whether construction is the right career for you.
Gain valuable practical experience.
Meet professionals already working in the industry.
Learn about apprenticeships and career pathways.
Develop confidence and transferable workplace skills.
One day could be the start of your future.
Date: Thursday 13th August
Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm (or confirm final times)
Venue
White Horse Pub
177 Stitch-Mi-Lane
Harwood
Bolton
BL2 4HT
Who Can Attend? Young people aged 14–24
Cost: FREE
Places are limited and advance registration is essential.
This workshop is delivered through Boss Your Future, Genuine Futures CIC’s flagship employability and enterprise programme.
Boss Your Future supports young people by helping them:
We believe the best way to inspire young people is by giving them real experiences with real employers.
Bolton Brickwork Specialist
“We’re going to collaborate with Genuine Futures to deliver a bricklaying training day where young people can learn how to lay bricks, get out, try something new and see the opportunities that construction has to offer. We’re really pleased to be part of this partnership because giving young people practical experience can help build confidence and open doors into apprenticeships and employment.”
Co-Director | Genuine Futures CIC
“Too many young people have never had the opportunity to try a trade before deciding on their future. By bringing employers and young people together, we’re replacing uncertainty with opportunity. Brick by brick, partnership by partnership, we’re helping build stronger futures for young people across Bolton. This is exactly what Boss Your Future is all about—giving young people the confidence, skills and connections they need to take that first step into employment, apprenticeships or further education.”
At Genuine Futures, we know that businesses play a vital role in helping young people build brighter futures.
By working alongside Bolton Brickwork Specialist, we’re creating opportunities where young people can experience the world of work, gain practical skills and develop confidence in a supportive environment.
This is what community partnership looks like.
