Employment and Training
While Reside alone does not directly offer training in the trades, the Reside sites offer many training opportunities. This is achieved by partnering with a social contractor, who directly trains individuals facing barriers to employment and then gives them the opportunity to work on the Reside properties.
Steps to incorporating this Training & Development model:
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Determine existing construction social enterprises within the Reside property's geographical area that are already providing construction training
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Assess fit between the social enterprises' capacity and the project scope
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Assess fit based on project budget
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Create partnership agreements
Benefits
Benefits to Reside
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Social value attached to contracting a social enterprise that hires and trains individuals facing employment barriers
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Collective impact of working with numerous partners with varying expertise
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Environmental benefits associated with renovating properties that are environmentally sustainable
Benefits to the participants of the social enterprise
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Opportunity to renovate an entire house, not just a touchup
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Opportunity to see a project from start to finish -
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Practical learning opportunity to see what's behind the walls and houses
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Gain understanding of project timelines
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Exposure to multiple trades, ranging from plumbing to electrical wiring
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Steady work opportunity
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Boost in self-esteem
Marc Soberano,
Building Up Founder & Executive Director
“For someone not feeling so great about themselves and being able to build a home, and building a home for people who need housing – it allows people to know that they have something to offer. This is definitely something that’s been happening on the [Reside] site.”
— Name, Title