Local students were given a hands on introduction to careers in construction and heritage at a special two-day event held at Kings Hall, Cleethorpes on Wednesday 10 June and Thursday 11 June 2026.
Now in its third year, the Construction and Heritage Skills events welcomed pupils from six local schools, Cleethorpes Academy, Cambridge Park Academy, Healing Academy, Phoenix Park, Beacon Academy and Sevenhills, offering an engaging opportunity to explore future career pathways.
Students took part in a range of practical workshops, where they could try out key skills including plastering, scaffolding, roofing, and bricklaying. The sessions highlighted the traditional techniques used to build and restore structures, alongside modern construction practices.
Industry professionals were there to share their expertise, offering insight into apprenticeships and career routes within the sector. Organisations supporting the event included Cyden Homes, Ashbridge Roofing, Breedon, Blackrow, Grimsby & Cleethorpes Civic Society, Heritage Lincolnshire, two of the contractors on the Cleethorpes regeneration projects (Lindum and Maylim) and the Window to 1913 Project (NELC) which is looking at how the frontage of the former House of Fraser building in Grimsby could be restored.
The event aimed to inspire the next generation by showcasing the wide range of opportunities available locally in construction and heritage, helping young people gain valuable skills and confidence as they consider their future careers.
David Drury, Senior Engineer at Maylim, an attending organisation, said: “Events like this are a fantastic way to inspire the engineers, surveyors, and construction professionals of tomorrow. Watching students engage with cutting-edge surveying technology and gain an understanding of how local projects are designed and built was incredibly rewarding.”
Hayley Cowell, Lindum’s Social Value Lead, said: “Engaging with local schools and communities is an important part of what we do. Events like this give young people the opportunity to try new skills, ask questions and gain a better understanding of the wide range of careers available within construction.
We received some fantastic feedback from both the organisers and the students, and we’re grateful to everyone from our joinery team who helped make the event such a success.”
Carol Heidschuster, Cleethorpes Heritage Revealed Project Manager said: “More schools than ever participated in the event this year, and we even had a waiting list for schools, which shows that the word is spreading across the educational network about the unique opportunity to offer hands on construction skills. The students were able to engage with the trades persons and learn first-hand how rewarding a vocation skill can be.
The event would not be possible without the support from all the contractors mentioned, so a big thanks to everyone who help to make this event be the success it was.”
The event was delivered as part of the Cleethorpes Heritage Revealed programme, supported and made possible with the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
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