Wienerberger Supports Preston College Students with Generous 15,000 Brick Donation

Preston College has received a generous donation of 15,000 bricks from wienerberger, one of the world’s leading construction materials manufacturers, supporting our partnership through the HBF’s “Partner a College” initiative.

Luke Gale, Channel Marketing Manager – Housing, at wienerberger says: “We’re proud to partner with Preston College through the HBF’s “Partner a College” initiative. We want to play our part in helping to address the skills gap within the construction industry, and support housebuilders meet the ambitious targets of the government. Donations of bricks is just the start, we’re keen to support Preston College with products from across our portfolio including roof tiles, membranes, rainwater and roofline plastics and piping, helping them divert funding they would have otherwise spent on materials into other key areas for the benefit of their apprentices. It’s an important collaboration for wienerberger, bringing industry and education together for the benefit of everyone.”

Funded by CITB, the ‘Partner a College’ scheme is a two year initiative that aims to better align vocational education and workforce needs, to ensure our students will progress into skilled, work-ready roles that meet employer and sector needs.

Mark Taylor, Director of Construction at Preston College says, “Donations like this may sometimes fly under the radar, yet their impact should not be overlooked. Contributions like this are far more than just materials, they are a vital lifeline that ensures our students train with industry-relevant resources, reflecting current construction standards and practices.”

wienerberger’s involvement highlights their dedication to supporting innovative education and community development, aligning closely with the national drive to attract and retain new talent into the construction industry and helping to create opportunities in the industry.

Mark adds, “This generous donation from wienerberger will enable our students to develop the practical skills, required across modern brickwork and construction pathways, and we are so very grateful to wienerberger for this generous donation.”