Learning on the job
CDHT has recently accepted six Work Based Learning students for work placements from the University of Chester. Each specialises in specific areas such as making a video which will be shown in CDHT’s company induction, producing and collating CDHT’s photography bank, IT network testing, event management and production of leaflets.
The students, who are on a six-week work placement with CDHT, are learning about the running of the largest housing association in West Cheshire.
CDHT, which is also a Sunday Times Top 100 Best Companies to Work For, has a long-running commitment with the University, with this being the fifth year that CDHT has supported Work Based Learning.
Mike Statham, Human Resources Officer, with responsibility for Learning and Development at CDHT, said:
“We enjoy working in partnership with the University of Chester and find this is an enriching experience, not only for the students but also for colleagues at CDHT. This helps CDHT improve and develop new ideas in areas where we haven’t got that expertise. Over the last five years, we have developed good working relationships with the University of Chester. This is part of the students’ work experience which gives them a great insight into the world of work.”
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University of Chester Work Based Learning placements at CDHT: (left to right) Back Row: Stephen Wright, Michael Sheering, Matt Dawson, Rory Morton, Mike Statham, CDHT Human Resources Officer Learning and Development
Front Row: Kate Simon, Su Bramley, CDHT Deputy Chief Executive and Anastasia Vertanyan.
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Chester & District Housing Trust (CDHT) was created in November 2000 to acquire the housing stock of Chester District Council and now owns and manages over 6,200 properties in and around Chester, employing 275 staff. The Trust’s homes fall in to six neighbourhoods – Blacon North; Blacon South; Chester City Area; The Rurals; Lache and Handbridge; Upton, Hoole, Newton and Plas Newton.
CDHT provides a range of services to tenants and residents in Chester and surrounding areas. These include ChesterCare, a community alarm service for CDHT tenants, other association tenants and private customers and also the specially designated Community Intervention Budget. This improves facilities and allows changes which are felt buy tenants to be vital to their community. CDHT also manages the housing waiting list and homelessness agency service on behalf of Chester City Council.
Current projects for CDHT include the £12million regeneration of the Treborth Road area of Chester to include 200 new homes for rent, sale and shared ownership, as well as a village green and wildlife habitats.
For more details please visit www.cdht.net
CDHT Press Contact: Phil Brotherhood
E: phil@marketingprojects.co.uk
M: 07884 493370
T: 01244 330000 W:
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