North Lanarkshire Council trio visit housing development as part of Scottish Apprenticeship Week

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A top trio from North Lanarkshire Council marked Scottish Apprenticeship Week by visiting a housing development.Council Leader Jim Logue, chief executive Des Murray and housing manager Tony Mallaghan met with apprentices at Persimmon’s Lochside in Gartcosh.The impressed trio chatted with four of the company’s bricklaying and joinery apprentices, hearing how they are developing their skills and gaining valuable experience of the construction sector.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Persimmon is one of Scotland’s largest employers of bricklaying apprentices – with the home builder’s apprenticeship programme including both young people and adults who are upskilling.The current crop of apprentices are undertaking a mixture of bricklaying, joinery and roofing modern apprenticeship frameworks and include the company’s first three female apprentices in Scotland.During the visit, the council team also met with Persimmon West Scotland managing director Chris Logan to talk about the vital role that apprentices play within the company as well as the wider opportunities and challenges the industry is facing.

Council leader Jim Logue told Lanarkshire Live : "A key part of our Developing the Young Workforce Strategy is to provide people with the skills and experiences they need to build successful careers. "We