Partick Housing Association has teamed up with construction firm City Building to offer a taster session for its Apprenticeship 2018 programme.

The session took place this week and gave candidates the chance to learn more about what is involved in undertaking an Apprenticeship.

Aimed at those aged between 16 and 19, the Apprenticeships are an opportunity to develop skills in practical trades including joinery, painting and decorating, gas and electrical. Candidates were able to try out some of these skills at the taster session.

Viki McCormick, Partick Housing Association’s community development officer, said: “We were really pleased to be able to offer this opportunity for local young people. We hope that the Taster Session has given candidates an impression of what is involved in undertaking an Apprenticeship. Our aim was to help candidates decide if this is really for them and offer a bit of experience to support their applications should they wish to proceed.

“All of the young people who attended seemed to enjoy the day and were keen to choose their preferred trades. A big thank you to our contractor City Building for working with PHA to deliver this opportunity.”