DYW Glasgow
Apprenticeship Challenge winners Lindsey Burke, Anna McGowan, Lauren Graham and Eve Cunningham with
Stuart Patrick, Chief Executive, Glasgow Chamber of Commerce
Apprenticeship Challenge A
project that provides work experience tailored to the specific needs of adults with complex learning disabilities has
been named as the winner of the 2019 Glasgow Apprenticeship Challenge, an initiative from Developing the Young Workforce Glasgow. The winning team, made up of
Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) Modern Apprentices Lindsey Burke, Anna McGowan, Lauren Graham and Eve Cunningham, fought off tough competition from teams from Morgan Stanley and ENGIE to win the prize for their voluntary project named ‘Work Experience for All’. The competition challenged teams of apprentices from across the city to plan, coordinate and execute projects using the skills they have developed through their apprenticeships. The SQA team partnered with
Cherry Road Learning Centre, which provides a day service for adults with complex, profound or multiple learning disabilities, and offers a range of activities, experiences and opportunities. The team built a close working relationship with service user Craig Pentland, who was offered the opportunity to complete work experience at SQA’s office within a range of teams including HR and facilities. The apprentices visited the centre during a five-week period, completing activities, eating meals and spending social time with Craig, allowing him to build his confidence and skills before completing his work experience for one day per week over a further five weeks. John Connell, Team Leader at Cherry Road Learning Centre, said: “It has been
fantastic for us to have their experience, knowledge and willingness to get involved, it has added a new dynamic to the work that we do here and has given Craig a brilliant opportunity to gain work experience working alongside people he is comfortable with.” SQA Modern Apprentice Lauren
Graham said: “Working with Craig has given me an amazing opportunity to build my own confidence. I know now that I can approach new situations without worrying about them. It’s definitely going to help me with the remainder of my apprenticeship.” Sarah Anne Rooney, Employee
Development Programme Manager at SQA said: “Our Modern Apprentices have embraced this challenge with maturity, and a compassion that has really made us proud, and I am delighted that they have been named as the winners of 2019 Glasgow Apprenticeship Challenge.” Through completing a Modern Apprenticeship, young people can earn and build their business network whilst they learn. Projects such as the Apprenticeship Challenge demonstrate the quality of apprentices employed in Glasgow, along with the high level of training offered by businesses and organisations in the city. Alison McRae, Senior Director at Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, which hosts DYW Glasgow, said: “Huge congratulations to the apprentices from SQA, who have demonstrated their skills with this fantastic project which has helped strengthen links between the organisation and local community groups. All the apprentices who have taken part in this year’s challenge have demonstrated and utilised the skills they have developed through their
apprenticeships across a range of diverse projects. “It is another great example of how apprenticeships can enrich Glasgow’s workforce, and are beneficial to employers, communities and young people alike.” The Apprenticeship Challenge highlights the many pathways young people have into a career, from Modern Apprenticeships to Foundation and Graduate Apprenticeships. Foundation Apprenticeships provide
an excellent opportunity for younger pupils to gain industry recognised qualifications and experience with an employer while they study, helping them gain first-hand insights. Universities are also seeing the
advantage of implementing graduate apprenticeships into their offering, giving young people the chance to work, and build skills and knowledge whilst achieving their degree.
If you would like to find out more about the apprenticeship family, get in touch with the DYW Glasgow team, E: dyw@
glasgowchamberofcommerce.com
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