Made In Glasgow

School: St Mungo’s Academy and Shawlands Academy

Name of Activity/Project: Made in Glasgow

Industry Sector: Retail, Food & Drink, Digital, Green Economy, Tourism.

Partners/Stakeholders: The Ahead Partnership, Buchanan Galleries, Landsec

Case Study

Made in Glasgow is a cross-school competition held at Buchanan Galleries shopping centre. S3 pupils from St Mungo’s Academy went head-to-head with Shawlands Academy in a ‘Dragons Den’ style pitch and challenge to design brand new areas for shoppers.

The challenge focused on the centre’s redevelopment plans with sustainability and Instagrammable attractions in mind.

The activities began in January with hands on workshops held in the management suite at the shopping centre. The enterprise programme contributed to the Scottish Government’s Career Information, Advice and Guidance Strategy.

Working in groups, the young people were given a brief and set the challenge of reimagining the shopping centre. They attended workshops on creative place making, community and customer insights and environmental sustainability hosted by employers and professionals’ from Buchanan Galleries and shopping centre owner Landsec. The pupils learned what they needed to know about taking an idea from its first draft, to a design, then pitch. They were taken on a guided tour of the shopping centre; a chance to explore the operations side of the business and the different job roles available.

During February and early March, the pupils worked on their ideas, designs, presentation and pitch.

The groups delivered an excellent pitch to the judges and were runners up in the competition.

Objectives

Workplace visit, Sector Awareness, Routes and Pathways, Skills Development and Challenges & Competitions.

Results/Outcome

Pupils from St Mungo’s Academy and Shawlands Academy participated in and completed the programme.

Benefits

Throughout the competition, the young people gained confidence and learned new skills in communication, teamwork, time management, career skills, working under pressure, enterprise and presentation skills.

They are now more aware of the different sectors for employment and routes and pathways.

Testimonials

One of the S3 pupils from St Mungo’s Academy, Oscar received a special mention from the shopping centre manager about his leadership skills, which had been evident throughout the competition and especially during the final.

”I would like to congratulate Oscar on his leadership skills during the competition. You supported the group and took the lead to ensure they were all involved and kept to time, well done!” Kathy Murdoch – Centre Manager – Buchanan Galleries.