“We believe DEC offers strong routes to technical and professional occupations in architecture, engineering, digital technology and construction and have recruited apprentices directly from DEC schools.”
Organisation Overview
Areas of Interest
- Children / Young people
- Education
- Girls and women
- Schools
Our History
Areas of Operation
- Global
Beneficiaries
- Children / Young People
We work in secondary schools and FE to deliver a range of programmes, including project-focused bite sized awards, work experiences, T level employer support and the 'DEC' programme with recognised qualifications at level 1, 2 and 3 with UCAS points.
- The General Public / Mankind
Our future-ready talent create and inspire a sustainable, innovative world. By equipping young people with industry skills, we drive greener smart cities, improve infrastructure and promote net zero solutions, benefitting communities.
- Environment
By embedding environmental awareness in our programmes, we inspire future professionals to prioritise nature, reduce carbon footprints, and enhance green spaces in the built environment.
Our Vision for a better future
Our Social Value in Media
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Title:
Lovell brings construction careers to life for local students -
Media Name:
Scottish Housing News -
Media Date:
2025/02/14 -
Description:
Queensferry High School DEC pupils and Sigma Capital
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Title:
Closing the skills gap: Alison Watson on transforming built environment education -
Media Name:
Building Design -
Media Date:
2025/01/07 -
Description:
Encouraging industry to support DEC education in schools
Our goals to make a difference
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REAL PEOPLE We connect experience and expertise with aspiration and adventure; those who are doing, not just talking - those who thrive on opportunity.
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REAL WORLD We make learning purposeful, putting people and planet at the heart of every DEC project, from Housing & Health to Transport, Communications & Energy
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REAL FUTURES We equip young people with knowledge and skills to overcome tomorrow’s global challenges today - with ambition, determination and resilience.
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WE PUT PEOPLE BEFORE POLITICS We put the needs of teachers and children before everything else - an imperative for education that is meaningful and engaging.
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WE CULTIVATE COLLABORATION We support the views, ideas and aspirations of young people and their teachers and connect them with champions of industry.
Beneficiary Testimonials
Julie Dakin, Metro & Civil Regional Director
Mott MacDonald
Partner Testimonials
"DEC allows learners to connect their classroom curriculum studies to practical application with real-life projects in their community, and to see that there are so many opportunities to be a future specialist in the built environment industry.”
David Roworth – Director, Digital, Vocational & Technical Skills
Skills Jersey, Government of Jersey
Contact Details
Address Line 1
The Institute, St Nicholas' Hall, Wesley Street
Address Line 2
Sabden, Clitheroe
Post Code
BB7 9EH
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