£1 million-backed employment initiative will boost skills of hundreds of young Scots
“Our continued investments will support the UK’s increased focus on boosting skills and pathways to quality careers” – Gillian McLennan, JPMorganChase
Hundreds of young people are set for a skills boost thanks to the roll-out of one of Scotland’s largest regional employability programmes.
Glasgow Regional Opportunities for Work (Grow) will be delivered by Glasgow Chamber of Commerce in partnership with DYW (Developing the Young Workforce) Glasgow, DYW LED and DYW West. The initiative has received a £1 million skills investment by JPMorganChase, the financial heavyweight with a major presence in Glasgow.
The programme will support more than 700 young people, delivering some 40,000 hours of work experience through co-ordinated site visits across the Glasgow city region. The Grow project will seek to engage with 250 employers across the digital technology sector, renewable energy, housing, finance, hospitality, creative industries and health - all seen as vital to Glasgow’s economy.
The £1m support is part of JPMorganChase’s broader £40m UK business and philanthropic commitment to drive inclusive economic growth, aiming to transform access to work experience, for those furthest from the labour market, the firm said.
Gillian McLennan, managing director, Leading Capital Management Technology, JPMorganChase UK, said: “We are investing in skills and training to help young people access greater career opportunities, because we think engaged labour force participation is a critical element of the strong economy that benefits Scottish businesses. Our continued investments will support the UK’s increased focus on boosting skills and pathways to quality careers.”
Alison McRae, senior director at Glasgow Chamber of Commerce and co-chair of Glasgow’s employment and skills board, said: “This is a defining moment for Glasgow City region’s future workforce and a great example of devolved regional skills funding in action.
“Grow will specifically target our hardest to reach communities, delivering a two-year programme with 13 points of engagement to inspire, prepare and connect young people with business opportunities.
“It is a hugely ambitious initiative that exemplifies Glasgow’s forward-thinking approach and unwavering commitment to building a capable, driven and inclusive workforce,” she added.
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