Cambridgeshire

Paid Construction Internships Offered to Young Women in Peterborough

By

Karen McGinn
12 March 2026, 1:31 pm

The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority is hosting a free session on 16 March 2026 to help local women find work in the building trade. The event takes place at the Weston Homes Stadium in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, and is open to those aged between 18 and 26.

Those who go to the meeting, which runs from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm, can learn about a specific training route into the industry. This involves completing a two-week college course followed by a 12-week internship where participants are paid for their work.

The programme is designed to help young women start a career in construction, a field that has traditionally been dominated by men. By offering a direct path to paid roles, the authority aims to fill local job shortages while giving residents new skills.

Further details about the training and how to apply are provided by Construction Skills People. This organisation works with the authority to connect people in the region with vocational training and jobs.

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