Sutton women have been learning about construction.
After a week taster course, the women graduated at Carshalton College on Friday March 9.
Following the course many of the women went on to complete a two week work placement with contractors based in Sutton and Merton.
Some of the contractors have now offered to support the women in their learning and development.
The initiative was set up by Building Lives, Sutton Housing Partnership, Merton Priory Homes and Carshalton College.
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