www.glasgowchamberofcommerce.com 7 DYW GLASGOW The launch of Arnold Clark’s
new 7.5 tonne STEM bus at the Glasgow Science Centre
INTERACTIVE BUS IN DRIVE TO ATTRACT MORE APPRENTICES
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espite the snowy weather, Scottish Apprenticeship Week helped reach out to a significant number of young
people in Glasgow. The week-long event, which took place on 5–9 March, co-ordinated by Skills Development Scotland and supported by Developing the Young Workforce Glasgow, was an ideal opportunity for schools, businesses and colleges to talk about the importance of apprenticeships. The aim was also to reach parents and talk to them about the numerous opportunities in the changing world of the workplace. DYW Glasgow, part of Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, arranged an online Q&A event, specifically for interested parents but open to anyone wanting to find out more about career
The STEM bus has various interactive activities
options for young people. The panel, including Skills Development Scotland, YouTrain and an apprentice from Arnold Clark, answered a range of questions. One of the highlights was DYW
Glasgow hosting the launch, in partnership with Glasgow Science Centre, of Arnold Clark’s new 7.5-tonne STEM bus at Glasgow Science Centre on Friday 9 March. The STEM bus has various interactive activities giving users an opportunity to have a go and find out more about the skills needed to work for the major motor group. Suzanne Sherry, Apprentice Recruitment Manager at Arnold Clark, said: “We wanted to do something to really excite young people about the amazing apprenticeship opportunities that are out there, not just at Arnold Clark, but in general. “We want to fly the flag for everybody
who offers apprenticeships, and the vehicle seemed like a great way to make sure we reach out to as many young people across Scotland as possible and really spread the word.” Ms Sherry said: “I have 300 Arnold Clark apprenticeship vacancies to fill this year so the ultimate goal would be that some of the young people that we engage with through the vehicle will get on board and join us.” Skills Development Scotland Chief
Executive Damien Yeates thanked supporters – including DYW Glasgow – who backed the week. He said: “The employers, apprentices and all those who supported Scottish Apprenticeship Week encouraged the next generation
of apprentices to work, learn and earn. The backing for the week was phenomenal. Thank you to everyone who got behind the campaign. This year’s campaign showed that outdated views about the value of work-based learning are rapidly changing.” Meanwhile, employers, including McDonald’s, Arnold Clark, Bosch LAGTA and SAE Institute, are involved in DYW Glasgow’s ‘in-school’ employability sessions taking place in all 35 of Glasgow’s schools in May during the exam period. The activities will range from soft
employability sessions to inspirational talks, tours, practical activity sessions and interactive digital media workshops. These workshops will allow pupils to benefit from a wider range of expertise about careers.
BT will be running three Skills for
Work Boot Camps in Glasgow during May. This programme has been running successfully in England and is coming to Glasgow for the first time. One hundred secondary pupils
have booked for skills workshops with the Glasgow City Heritage Trust on 30 April–1 May as the world-famous Willow Tea Rooms renovation on Sauchiehall Street continues. These workshops will give pupils practical experience of five traditional crafts offering an alternative insight into construction industry careers.
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