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Making A Difference Everyday through learning and development

At Housing 21 we know that to deliver the best service to residents, we need to invest in our employees which is why we're proud to be an Investors in People Platinum organisation.

Our learning and development opportunities include apprenticeships, our flagship Housing and Extra Care Academies, a partnership with DeMontford University and support with career progression.

Apprenticeships

With over 300 people completing apprenticeships with Housing 21, Apprentice and Funding Lead Jenny explains why they are a popular career pathway.

Meet our apprentices

We offer a range of apprenticeships across roles associated with corporate and operational teams.

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Holly, Legal Team

As an Apprentice Solicitor, Holly values the opportunity to study for her qualifications whilst obtaining valuable on-the-job experience

Holly's story
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Bridges, IT Team

Bridges joined Housing 21 as an Apprentice in the IT Team and found it to be a great experience.

Bridge's story
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Emily, Retirement Living

Emily is keen to pursue a future as a Local Housing Manager and is utilising our apprenticeship programme to gain the relevant qualifications and experience.

Emily's story

Our inhouse academies

Whether you're just embarking on a career through an apprenticeship or college partnership, looking to take the next step through one of our flagship Extra Care or Housing Academy Pathways or ready to get a degree with DeMontford University, we're here to support you every step of the way.

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Housing Academy

Hear from employees who have taken part in our flagship Housing Academy

Housing 21's Housing Academy
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Extra Care Academy

Hear from employees who have taken part in our flagship Extra Care Academy

Housing 21's Extra Care Academy

Other learning pathways

Aside from our inhouse academies and apprenticeships, we offer a range of other learning pathways for people who are keen to start - or develop - their career

Employee, Shaf Hussain at graduation after completing a level five, University Certificate of Professional Development in Management at DeMontford University

DeMontford University

Shaf joined Housing 21 in 2019 as a business accountant and went on to undertake his Level Five, University Certificate in Professional Development in Management.

Make A Difference Everyday with learning and development - Shaf's story
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Partnership opportunities

Claudia, a Care Worker at Winehala Court, got a position with Housing 21 through a Care-to-Care partnership scheme with Walsall College

Partnership creates career opportunities
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T Level placements

Bartosz undertook his T Level work placement whilst studying at college - which then led to him undertaking an IT apprenticeship.

Bartosz's story
"I want to continue to learn and grow, and the great thing about Housing 21 is that they encourage it."
Shaf Hussain Contract Accountant. Pictured at graduation after completing the Level 5 University Certificate of Professional Development in Management at DeMontford University
Employee, Shaf Hussain at graduation after completing a level five, University Certificate of Professional Development in Management at DeMontford University
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Join an organisation where you can Make A Difference Everyday

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