Leeds estate agent Manning Stainton has launched a new academy to nurture the rising stars of the property industry.
Partnering with local secondary schools including Carr Manor Community School, Allerton High School, Benton Park School and Horsforth High School, the award-winning recently invited eight pupils aged 15-18 to gain vital experience and training in the fast-pacedThe young property moguls completed an intensive one-week work-based programme of activity, where they were inducted to all parts of the business, including sales, lettings and admin.
“We’ve had an upsurge in interest from young people who want to work with us, perhaps due to the increased popularity of hit TV shows like, Location Location Location and Perfect House. Working in property is an excellent career choice as it’s got longevity, is financially rewarding and varied, and has good career progression routes.
Josh Shaw was one of the pupils who took part in the summer academy programme at Manning Stainton, and has since been employed as a part time sales negotiator by the company. He said: “I’ve always been interested in working in property so I jumped at this opportunity. It’s given me a real insight into the industry and made me want to work in it even more, so it was a dream come true when Manning Stainton offered me a job afterwards.”
The academy will invite its next cohort of trainees to take part in a winter term placement, as well as attending school careers fairs and planning an online series of webinars, especially aimed at young people. All interested schools and pupils should contact
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