Apprenticeship trio set for bright future
ACITY housing association has joined forces with a Govanbased business to deliver a jobs boost for young workers. Turner Services has unveiled its three newest apprentices – all from the South Side.
The trio have been taken on by Turners as a result of its work with Elderpark Housing – carrying out day to day repairs to tenants’ homes when the need arises.
Now they are looking forward to a bright future with the 108- yearold business.
Abbie Warren, Rachel McCann and Natasha Oliver – all 18 – have found roles in the administration, financial and planning side of Turner Services.
Abbie said: “I love my work at Turners and I’m learning so much. I’m very grateful for my apprenticeship.”
Rachel said: “Turners is a diverse business and the opportunities it provides for a young person like me are immense.”
Natasha added: “Modern apprenticeships are so important to young people our age because they give us a great start to our careers.”
This month Elderpark is moving into its new offices at the nowrestored former Hills Trust School – a well known Govan landmark.
Gary Dalziel, Chief Executive of Elderpark Housing, said: “This is great news for Abbie, Rachel and Natasha as Elderpark and Turners work together not only to deliver an excellent repairs service for our tenants but to support employment opportunities in the local community too. Turners are a long- established Govan business whose success story over a century has been remarkable.
“They share Elderpark’s vision of giving something back to the community in which they operate.”
Turner Services was founded in 1912 and has grown to employ 1200 people – making it a major city employer.
David Black, of Turner Services, added: “They will be a huge asset to the work we do in partnership with Elderpark Housing.
“As a progressive business which places great emphasis on supporting the communities in which we operate, we are all too aware how important it is to help young people find a way into work.”
‘ I’m learning so much’