Govan High’s unique school/employer partnership programme
Pupils at Govan High School are given a unique opportunity to develop vital employability skills through a pre-apprenticeship training programme inspired by Peter Crawford, volunteer ‘Skills for Life’ development officer at Morris & Spottiswood. Peter’s initiative to tackle the issue of youth unemployment led to the establishment of a highly dynamic partnership programme with the local company providing expertise, equipment and hands on experience for young people considering an apprenticeship as a career pathway.
The successful programme now in its second year is expanding rapidly delivering a number of SVQ qualifications in painting and decorating as well as plumbing and joinery. The company contributed to this expansion by providing plumbing workshops, Health & Safety training, and PPE for the students. In addition, their HR team assisted in the interview and selection process for the programme, all vital transferable skills required to gain employment.
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