SEVEN City Building employees have become the latest graduates of a management degree developed with Glasgow Caledonian University to support the next generation of leaders.
The company’s partnership with Glasgow Caledonian University was launched four years ago to enable employees to gain qualifications whilst working at the firm.
Marc Murray (senior contracts manager); Sharon O’Neill (assistant business planner); Terry Brown (contracts manager); Natalie MacPherson (contracts manager); Jason Pearson (head of GCC services); Louise Allan (business change lead); and Paul Currie (assistant divisional manager) have all graduated with BA (Hons) in business management.
The programme was designed to meet the requirements of the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
Most of the City Building cohort joined the company straight from school as trades apprentices, becoming plumbers, painters and decorators, joiners and roofers, before being promoted.
Sharon Wearing, executive director, City Building, said, “City Building has a long history of supporting staff to achieve their potential through learning opportunities. Seeing this new cohort of our partnership with Glasgow Caledonian University graduate this year is a very inspiring moment for everyone connected to our organisation.
“Investing in education is investing in our future leaders, who will help drive innovation and success in our industry. As the largest provider of craft apprenticeships in Scotland we know the role workplace training can have on inspiring, motivating and ultimately improving someone’s career prospects.”
Jason Pearson, who joined City Building as an apprentice joiner and is now head of Glasgow City Council services, added, “I am immensely proud to be part of this group of City Building staff to undergo this programme and gain a degree. There is a perception that doing an apprenticeship in some way limits your ability to gain academic qualifications, but City Building has been exemplary in supporting me and my colleagues to grow our skillsets and gain this degree.”
