Meeting with Kenson Highways & New City College

Attendance Demographic

Key Objectives from Events

Understand the existing training partnership and its role in addressing local skills shortages.
Explore how the East Havering Data Centre can support and enhance this skills pathway.
Identify opportunities for job creation linked to infrastructure and inward investment.
Strengthen relationships between education, industry, and future employers.

Key Takeaways

A partnership between New City College and Kenson Highways has established a Street Works Operative training programme at the Rainham Construction and Engineering Campus. Employer-led and practically focused, the programme offers learners hands-on training, guaranteed interviews on completion, and a direct route into sustainable employment, demonstrating how education and industry can respond effectively to real labour market demand.
The East Havering Data Centre strengthens this picture further. The development is expected to generate demand for groundworks, utilities, and maintenance roles, closely aligned with skills already being developed through the Kenson Highways partnership — creating a clear opportunity to connect local training with inward investment.
Central to this is making pathways visible and accessible for local residents, particularly young adults and those facing barriers to employment. By aligning the Discovery Centre, local providers, and major infrastructure developments, there is strong potential to build a sustainable talent pipeline within Havering.

New City College Presentation & Student Workshop