We aim to be a good corporate citizen and practice industry leadership in the construction sector by:
Proud supporters of the Gateway Programme at local high schools
Fostering new talent through our apprenticeship programme
Cassidy Construction at the Mount Albert Grammar School Careers Expo
We’re investing in the future and building positive change by supporting new talent in the construction sector. From high school work experience to apprenticeships and graduate opportunities, we offer many pathways to encourage people into civil and construction roles.
We work closely with schools in our area, sponsoring Gateway students to achieve their Site Safe qualifications and then welcoming them onto our sites one day a week so they can decide if they want a career in construction. All going well, this can lead to paid work in the school holidays, a four-year carpentry apprenticeship and even management roles.
We partner with the BCITO and EarnLearn programmes to provide apprenticeships to carpenters and drainlayers, and we offer graduate opportunities to recently qualified quantity surveyors, construction managers and engineers.
We work with Amotai and The Southern Initiative to consistently improve our engagement with Māori and Pasifika-owned companies, and also with the Ngā Puna Pukenga programme, which helps secure work for Aucklanders who find it difficult to get a job in civil construction and related industries.
Q: What’s the main focus of Cassidy’s current economic sustainability activity?
A: Cassidy Construction’s primary focus is on social procurement initiatives centred on creating a meaningful social impact by establishing intentional employment pathways and skills development, particularly for Māori, Pasifika and youth.
Q: How is it different from other construction companies?
A: Cassidy Construction differentiates itself from other construction companies primarily through its self-performing model, which allows us to provide opportunities within our own workforce. Cassidy has a proven track record of taking students from high school Gateway programmes through apprenticeships and into leadership roles.
Q: Can you give an example of a change that’s made a real impact?
A: A powerful example is our driver licence sponsorship for students at a local high school. In many construction companies, not having a licence is an immediate deal-breaker for employment. We recognised that the cost of getting a licence was a major barrier to starting a career. By proactively sponsoring the building cohort to get their learner licences and providing lessons for those who join the company full-time, we’ve turned a common barrier into a bridge.
Q: What are Cassidy’s longer term goals in this area?
A: Our longer-term goals are framed by our Building Positive Change strategy, which sets measurable objectives for the next several years. Our vision is to become the First Choice construction company for employees and their families, clients and the community.
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