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ACHA’s Modern Apprentices Will Earn as They Learn
Argyll Community Housing Association is investing in the future of its workforce by offering three paid Modern Apprentice vacancies to young people across Argyll.
The four-year apprenticeships give candidates the chance to obtain a recognised qualification, as well as gain valuable work experience and receive a competitive salary.
ACHA Makes a Start at Jutland Court, Helensburgh
Argyll Community Housing Association (ACHA) has made a start on its next new housing development at Jutland Court, Helensburgh.
Jackie Baillie MSP officially launched the start of the housing project which will provide 32 new affordable flats and houses for rent, and 6 houses which will be for private sale or rent. ACHA Board members and members of the local Area Committee joined her on site for the ceremony.
ACHA Launches Garden in Bloom and Sunflower Competition 2017
Argyll Community Housing Association (ACHA) has now launched this year’s ‘Garden In Bloom’ and Sunflower competition.
The competition began in 2010 and has always proved successful with entries received throughout the Mid Argyll & Kintyre area. As an opportunity to recognise the hard work and commitment from tenants in maintaining their garden, tenants and neighbours are able to nominate ACHA gardens from 3rd April until 26th July 2017. Winners will receive a trophy and vouchers from a garden centre of their choice.
ACHA Launches Growing Our Own
Argyll Community Housing Association (ACHA) is to take forward its own Growing Our Own initiative. This will involve ACHA recruiting 4 trainees to work in each of the Association’s 4 operating departments.
The £100,000 per year investment over 4 years will start in April 2017 and will run to March 2021. The intention is that at the close of the 4 year training programme there will hopefully be opportunities for the trainees to progress in the organisation. It is planned that each of the trainees will get experience across a range of different activities in the Association, including housing management, development, finance & IT and personnel.
Janice Gets “Smart” with ACHA!
Argyll Community Housing Association (ACHA) carried out a tenant satisfaction survey during November and December 2016. Over 1,400 tenants from all over Argyll and Bute were contacted by ACHA staff and asked to participate. 400 tenants agreed to take part in the survey, the aim of which is to assist the Association to develop and improve its services to tenants.
All participants were entered into a prize draw to win a TV. Pictured is Mrs Janice Crichton of Glebe Terrace Rothesay receiving her prize from ACHA’s Chairman of the Board of Management, Mr Jim Milne.
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