Case Studies

On October 4th Team Under Construction held an 'Inspirational Women' event as part of the 100 Women First project. One of our newly joined ladies attended the event as well as a trip to Hinkley Point C, this is her feedback... 'It was really inspirational and heart...

Written by Sylv Kerslake from Bridgwater Magazine What started out as a way to get her son to read and write more, they came to an agreement that she would write if her son did, so Bridgwater author, Fiona Baker, began her journey as a writer. Fiona lives in...

Business Profile Unleash the Chic offers; furniture painting commissions, selling of unique finished pieces, kitchen cabinet painting, caravan interior painting and fitted bedroom painting. Selling online and also from The Crafty Collective a joint venture pop-up...

Garry began his journey with Positive People after being referred to the project by his Jobcentre Plus Work Coach in Bridgwater. Garry had never used a computer or the internet before as he had had no requirement to do so. He had previously worked as a furniture maker...

Medically discharged Taunton Royal Marine builds new career thanks to The Midas Group A former Royal Marine from Taunton who was diagnosed with a life-changing condition while serving in a war zone, is looking forward to a rewarding new career thanks to The Midas...

Work Experience: Good News Stories Lee Rogers & Chris Hughes – Employer Interview: Soldi                     Soldi’s new construction project in the heart of Bridgwater is not only an ambitious new development for the town, it has also provided 6 Bridgwater...

Under Construction supported me into employment after 20 years of unemployment *Christine is 56 years old and has learning difficulties. She started attending digital link sessions at Westfield Church in Bridgwater and moved over to Under Construction in April 2017 as...

Working together in Sedgemoor to unlock potential /Standfirst/ Sedgemoor District Council needed a better way to encourage local businesses to employ local people – and the National Skills Academy for Construction was perfect for the job. Sedgemoor District Council in...

I applied for this Apprenticeship as soon as I left school and shortly after got an interview for it. The interview was a whole day which made me feel nervous as I had not had a proper interview before but I managed it and felt very positive about it once I had left....

Company Miller Construction (UK) Limited Date started Work Experience: 4 March 2013 Employment 1st April 2013 Job Role Part Time Administration Assistant What is your background? My previous jobs have involved working at a dental surgery, typesetting, data input, and...

Congratulations to the recent group of participants on the Pontins SBWA with Bridgwater and Taunton College. This tranche of SBWA with Job Centre Plus has supported 12 long term unemployed back into the workforce. Good Luck to the group currently taking part – work...