Scotland’s Future Workforce

Developing The Young Workforce

GRAHAM partnered with Action for Children and various other key partners to design a 7-week training programme aimed at women who have a keen interest in exploring the world of construction. The programme commenced in early February and was targeted at females living in Edinburgh.

The course involved the young women attend Edinburgh College to gain an insight into construction and to gain their CSCS cards, the girls were supported by GRAHAM and the site team at Meadowbank Sports Centre.

The girls also attended 3 days at ConstructEd Scotland and built a very impressive mini wind turbine.

New partnership kicks off with sport for employment charity

GRAHAM entered a new partnership with Street League a sport for employment charity. This partnership enabled young people to access Street League’s services to get motivated and informed about career pathways in the construction industry and gain employability advice as well as support for CV writing, mock interviews, and work experience.

On 4th September, four young people from the programme enjoyed a hands-on site visit and careers talk with Project Manager, Stevie Caughey.

I am writing to thank you for the recent work placement opportunity that GRAHAM provided for 3 of our Civil Engineering Foundation Apprentices. Having spoken to the pupils, feedback has been extremely positive with all 3 having different experiences, tasks and scenarios to work on. From the initial meeting to the pupils going out onto work placement every area of the pupil’s development, experience and enjoyment had been thought of. I look forward to working with you in the future.

Denise Yates Foundation Apprenticeship Coordinator.