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Building Plymouth is a Plymouth City Council partnership set up to connect local people
with career opportunities in construction in Plymouth. Does this sound like you? Email hello@buildingplymouth.co.uk to find out more!
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Emma Hewitt
Building Plymouth Skills Lead
Emma joined the Skills Team in October 2015 and established the award winning, Council led Building Plymouth Skills Partnership working with the local construction and built environment sector. When the global pandemic struck in 2020, Emma also took on leadership for the Resurgam: Skills4Plymouth strategic pillar and became the Skills Lead for Plymouth City Council. As part of the city’s Resurgam response, Emma created the vision, and through working in successful partnership, delivered Skills Launchpad Plymouth – the city’s one-stop-shop for skills, training, education, careers and jobs.
With over 16 years’ experience previously working in higher education leading business engagement, marketing and communications, student recruitment and coordinating knowledge transfer programmes with the local business community, Emma is passionate about helping local people and employers, finding innovative Skills solutions and creating opportunities for collaborative working to deliver maximum impact and lasting legacy.
Emma is a proud Plymouthian who wants to make a difference and as a committed volunteer, led The Road to Mayflower project to improve the city’s visitor arrival experience for the Mayflower400 commemoration.