New work experience opportunity for Eastlight residents includes chance to gain qualification.
Eastlight resident Wendy Harris is ready for a new challenge – after landing an exciting work experience opportunity at Eastlight.
Wendy, an Eastlight resident for 30 years, is the first Dale Butcher Resident Wok Experience Programme recipient and began her journey last month.
The Hatfield Peverel resident said: “I learned about the programme in Shine’s last issue. I though it looked interesting, especially as I’m curious as to what goes on behind the scenes with any organisation. Maybe I’ll be giving something back to Eastlight as well. I feel very grateful for the two homes that I’ve lived in.”
The programme aims to give people an insight into the work we do. Wendy will also receive training from the Chartered Institute of Housing, gaining valuable skills and an industry-recognised qualification.
It is named in homage to our former Vice-Chair of Board, Dale Butcher. With bags of experience from across the sector, Dale, along with Development Manager, Debbie Mitchell and Asset Manager, Charlie Edgar, will help tutor Wendy, giving her a valuable insight into the housing industry.
Wendy added: “I’m really looking forward to seeing the purchase and progression of new housing developments being planned, built and subsequently occupied. Who knows, we might even get muddy boots with our British weather on any site visits.
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“I have never done anything like this before, but I think it’s a brilliant opportunity.
All being well, it will be great to gain a new professional qualification, have a wealth of practical knowledge, and to explore if I might like to pursue a new career in housing and construction. “I think it’s such as good thing that Eastlight want to involve residents in as many directions as possible, with regards to how they operate and their aspirations in housing people.”
