Prologis UK, a leading logistics property owner, developer and investor, alongside its principal contractor, VolkerFitzpatrick has been working on an expansion of Prologis Park Hemel Hempstead since March 2024. The development is already delivering for the town, providing job opportunities for local people as well as training to boost long-term employability.
Since the start of construction, working with training provider Goodwill Solutions, two Hemel residents have been hired and received Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) cards – an industry-wide seal of approval and transferrable to future roles.
One local resident, Maura, who completed training to work on the site, said: “My time at the site has proven immensely valuable to me personally. At Prologis Park Hemel Hempstead, every day is dynamic and fast-paced, allowing me to develop a host of new skills on the job and helping to boost my confidence. It’s been both a challenging and rewarding opportunity so far and I’m excited to continue growing in my role.” On completion, the expansion of Prologis Park Hemel Hempstead is anticipated to create many more additional jobs, as businesses setup their new operations.
Prologis actively engages in initiatives to inspire the future workforce to increase their understanding of the logistics and real estate sectors. Working closely with VolkerFitzpatrick, numerous educational visits have been conducted at the site for a number of schools, colleges and universities.
Students from Nottingham Trent University’s Built Environment School were given insight into the inner workings of a construction site through detailed tours, sessions with the commercial team and team building exercises.
Site visits and career talks have similarly been held with Hertford Regional College, where its T-level students gained insight into key elements of the development including design, surveying and planning.
Students and graduates have also been involved with work experience placements at Prologis Park Hemel Hempstead, during which they were able to work closely across departments with site engineers, trainee site managers and designers, gaining first-hand insight into these career routes.
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