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#NoWrongPath – Reece Mackay, DYW Glasgow
By Reece Mackay, DYW Glasgow In school, I had no clue what I wanted to do as a job/career. I didn’t even understand how jobs worked or what qualifications meant…
Read more#NoWrongPath – Emily Philpot, Barclays
Seven years ago I left school to study “Mathematical Studies” as the University of Leeds. My degree was unique in allowing me to dip my toes into the worlds of…
Read more#NoWrongPath – Robbie MacIsaac, Bellrock Technology
By Robbie MacIsaac, Bellrock Technology When I left school, I didn’t quite have the grades to go straight to university to study engineering. However, alongside working at Tesco and a…
Read moreConstruction Aware – A.C.Whyte
About the business: At A.C. Whyte, our 50 year history is built on pioneering performance. Specialising in major building refurbishment and energy efficiency works, we deliver place-based solutions for our…
Read moreImpact Arts celebrates 30 years of changing lives in Scotland and puts the call out for stories
On 22 August, the team at Impact Arts will raise a glass to three decades of life-changing work, as Scotland’s leading creative engagement charity prepares to mark its 30th anniversary. Since…
Read morePaid Work Placements
Paid Work Placements (PWP) is funded by the Scottish Government through Glasgow City Council on behalf of Glasgow Futures Local Employability Partnership and the programme will be delivered by GCVS…
Read moreS6 Skills for Work Leadership Challenge – SEC
Case Study By DYW Coordinator, Sean O’Neill School: Hillhead High School Type of Activity: Workplace visit/challenges Name of Activity/Project: S6 Skills for Work Leadership Challenge Name of Employer: Scottish Event…
Read moreSFHA reflects on successful youth panel
SFHA was delighted to welcome three young people working in the housing sector to participate in a panel session at the Annual Conference in June. Marcella Boyle, Executive Director of…
Read more#NoWrongPath – DYW Glasgow 2023 Highlights
Alan Busby, Glasgow Chamber of Commerce After graduating from University of Stirling, Alan began working at the Methodist Church. He then joined a Marks and Spencer graduate scheme before landing…
Read moreThe ENDS Report Power List 2024 – Rachael Martin
Glasgow Chamber of Commerce‘s Step Up to Net Zero Project Manager, Rachael Martin, has been named as an Unsung Hero on the The ENDS Report Power List 2024! With a…
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