FOUR Edinburgh high school pupils have illuminated the capital’s skyline by officially switching on the Christmas lights adorning the crane above The Jenners Building.
GRAHAM is currently undertaking works to sensitively restore the historic building, with work beginning earlier this year on the Princes Street landmark.
The pupils – Metis To, Rebecca Price, Julianne Herbert, and Lovely Loquias – are participants in GRAHAM’s ConstructHER programme, designed to inspire more young women to explore careers in construction.
Developed by GRAHAM in partnership with Developing the Young Workforce (DYW), the six-month programme will see participants spend one morning each week on-site at The Jenners Building. The cohort will also take part in workshops, university visits, and employability sessions – gaining practical experience and insight into the diverse career opportunities within the construction industry.
The Edinburgh rollout builds on the success of the ConstructHER pilot in Glasgow, which helped its first cohort of students progress into apprenticeships and further study within the sector.
Serena House, social impact manager at GRAHAM Building North, commented, “It’s always an exciting time of year as Edinburgh’s festive spirit comes to life, and it was fantastic that our ConstructHER participants had the honour of switching on the festive crane lights this year. ConstructHER is an important initiative that helps inspire the next generation of the construction workforce – showing young women the wide range of rewarding and creative opportunities our industry has to offer.”
Andrew Keith, MD of The Jenners Building, said, “We are delighted to support GRAHAM’s ConstructHER programme this Christmas, a time of year that has always been a magical part of the history of The Jenners Building.”
