Twelve German construction students have visited a Cumbrian building site thanks to a partnership with Carlisle College.
The youngsters, from Eckener-Schule in Flensburg, recently visited Carlisle as part of the partnership. The students were given a unique opportunity to see a British building site at Story Homes’ Scotby Grove development in the city.
Students toured the site and observed trades in action, gaining insight into how construction techniques in the UK compare to those in Germany.
Calum Wright, head of curriculum – construction & tech services at Carlisle College, said: “It was fantastic to welcome our German partners and give these students an authentic experience of a UK construction site.
“A huge thank you to Story Homes for hosting us – seeing live projects helped the students understand real-world applications of their learning and gave them an international perspective on the construction industry.”
Carl Phillips, production manager at Story Homes, added: “We’re delighted to have hosted the students at Scotby Grove. It was a great chance to share our knowledge, showcase the high standards we maintain on site, and inspire the next generation of construction professionals.”
Work officially began on site at the 122-home development at Scotby Grove in August last year.
