GLASGOW Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) Glasgow, Inspiring Scotland and FARE Scotland, has launched Construction Aware, a new programme aiming to inspire the next generation of industry workers.
The initiative is backed by leading businesses and is designed to engage and educate young people about the opportunities available to them within the construction and built environment sectors.
Construction Aware offers around 200 S3 pupils from 13 secondary schools across Glasgow the opportunity to gain work experience with six leading construction firms as part of a programme of activities about the roles and careers available to them. Participants will gain an SCQF level 3 qualification.
Supported by CITB, the programme also has the backing of BE-ST and City of Glasgow College. It has been co-designed by both educational institutions and leading industry players, including McTaggart Construction, the Robertson Group, CCG Scotland, A.C. Whyte, RJ McLeod, and Sibbald Training.
The programme, initially funded by Landsec Futures, provides students with hands-on experience in the construction industry. Additional opportunities for businesses to support and expand the programme are also available.
Alison McRae, senior director, Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, said, “This is a really exciting programme which has been co-created by our business community and education to respond to a market need where there are critical skills shortages. It will clearly show the next generation of our workforce some of the current and emerging roles within the sector in a practical and, we hope, energising way.
“This programme is about opening doors to some of our city region’s young people who might not always have access to opportunities, equipping them with new skills and showing what is possible for them. It’s a great example of impact-driven collaboration in action.”
