Radius Housing has teamed up with CITB NI to launch the new Apprenticeship Endeavour Award.

The programme is designed ti support craft construction apprentices who have overcome considerable adversity in their lives as they work towards completing their training and achieving a construction qualification at NVQ Level 2 / Level 3.

A £500 price is up for grabs for those apprentices who undertook their training between September 2016 and August 2018.

The free to enter competition opens on 01 October and will close on 19 October, 2018.

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Barry Nielson, Chief Executive of CITB NI, said: "We are delighted to be working in partnership with Radius Housing to recognise an apprentice's journey, against all odds, to continue their education and achieve a construction qualification.

"We want to acknowledge an apprentice who hasn't given up despite difficulties and reward them for their determination and achievements. Individuals can apply directly or be nominated by a third party."

John McLean, Chief Executive of Radius Housing, added: "As a leading social enterprise involved in housing care care and support to over 33,000 homes across Northern Ireland we are delighted to be partnering with CITB NI in this new award and providing the £500 award.

"Many construction apprentices have worked on our social housing developments and we understand the needs, demands and challenges faced within the sector."

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