Tony Lloyd MP opens Maine Road training centre
A new training centre has opened on the site of Manchester City FC’s former Maine Road stadium to give local people the opportunity to learn construction industry skills.
Lowry Homes Plc’s housing development in Moss Side, The Maine Place, is the location for the training centre, which was officially opened by Tony Lloyd, MP for Manchester Central on 6 February.
The new centre is home to an innovative training programme, delivered by The Manchester College, which is offering 30 training opportunities for local, unemployed residents, enabling them to take advantage of two-year brickwork and plastering diploma courses.
The Manchester College Principal, Peter Tavernor, said: ‘Unemployed people from the communities of Moss Side and Rusholme stand to benefit significantly from learning skilled trades, such as brickwork and plastering, at this new construction training centre. We plan to engage with employers to maximise placement and employment opportunities for our trainees in a bid to facilitate the regeneration of the area.’
The centre, formerly the Manchester City FC supporters’ shop, has been adapted by Lowry Homes, Manchester City Council and The Manchester College to incorporate specialist construction training facilities. Supervised by college tutor, Rick Green, the training centre is now open for 2½ days per week.
Speaking after the opening, Tony Lloyd MP said: ‘Everyone knows that good skills and qualifications are vital in today’s world, especially as we face the global credit crunch. This training centre provides practical skills for local people who will build the homes and workplaces of the future. The Maine Place is a great investment in that future.’
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