Supporting our community

23/04/2025

Did you know that booking our meeting rooms at Venue@Cornerstone helps support impactful courses like our "Intro to Housing" program?

Venue@Cornerstone is proud to provide our meeting rooms for a variety of professional development courses, including the Intro to Housing course. The rooms you book not only help make these valuable community programs possible, but the profits from your external bookings are reinvested into community projects, like this course, which is designed to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge needed for successful careers in housing.

This course is ideal for anyone interested in the housing sector – whether you're looking to start a career or upskill. Here's a quick breakdown of what is covered:

  1. Housing Basics
  2. Stockport Homes
  3. Understanding Our Customers
  4. Interpersonal Communication
  5. Problem Solving
  6. Working with Other People
  7. Work Skills

Qualification & Success:  The course leads to a Level 2 certificate, awarded by NCFE, with opportunities to gain unit-specific accreditations as well.

Here’s some of the amazing success stories from past participants:

  • Adele Stewart completed the Intro to Housing course in 2023 and went on to become an Independent Living Assistant Apprentice. In 2025, she was nominated for the Apprentice of the Year Award – a testament to the impact of the course on her career!
  • Siddra Faisal completed the Intro to Housing course in 2024 and then secured a role as a Social Inclusion Apprentice, taking the first steps toward a fulfilling career in housing.
  • Farah Tazin, who joined the course in 2025, had a unique opportunity during the program. She participated in the 'Treasure Hunt' exercise, going around the office and interviewing staff to learn more about Stockport Homes. Farah, who has a qualification in asset management, spoke to the manager of that team and impressed them so much that she was offered a work placement. Thanks to the support from her Employment Officer, Alice, the placement started on April 22nd!

By booking a meeting room at Venue@Cornerstone, you're directly contributing to these community projects and helping individuals take their first steps toward a successful career in housing.