Cash donation to help unemployed
A SCHEME which helps longterm unemployed people into work has been given a cash boost by a city builder.
Cruden Building has donated £5,000 to fund Thenue Housing Association’s award winning Learning Works programme.
Working in partnership with Glasgow Kelvin College, the free course has helped hundreds of jobless people to find a job or learning opportunities.
Learning Works is aimed at people in living in the Clyde Gateway regeneration area in the East End.
They can learn computer skills, the importance of setting goals, personal development and the chance to improve their literacy and numeracy.
Allan Callaghan, managing director of Cruden Building, said: “We don’t just build quality, affordable homes, we create and become part of the local community.
“We are passionate about nurturing and growing talent within our own organisation so we are delighted to support the Learning Works programme and help people gain invaluable skills through this fantastic initiative.”
Thenue Housing chief executive Charles Turner said the money will help people keep on learning and give many more the chance to gain new skills and get a job.
He added: “We are extremely grateful to Cruden Building which shares our vision of helping communities at grass roots level.
“Learning Works has been a shining example of how organisations working together can transform people’s lives.”