SCHOOL pupils from the Clyde Gateway area are celebrating their graduation from a course designed to introduce them to the construction industry.
Fifteen budding engineers from Eastbank Academy, St Mungo’s Academy and Trinity High School took part in the 10-week Get Into Engineering programme, run in collaboration between Robertson Group, Clyde Gateway, Glasgow Kelvin College and the University of the West of Scotland.
Designed to provide academic and practical insight into the application of engineering, participating students were assigned project work on live Robertson projects.
Gemma Gourlay, director of social sustainability, Robertson Group, said: “The programme offers varied activities, allowing the pupils to identify their strengths and interests through practical work, hands-on classroom exercises and talks from industry experts.
“It’s brilliant to support such a positive initiative.”
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