Teen urges peers to try modern apprenticeship
A teenager is inspiring young people to sign up for a “life-changing” modern apprenticeship with a shopping centre.
The only job Angus Robertson, from Bridge of Weir, had before becoming a modern apprentice at intu Braehead was pitching tents inside a warehouse for a camping equipment trade show.
But the 19- year- old is now in pole position to embark on a worthwhile career after the local shopping and leisure centre gave him the chance to become a modern apprentice.
He told the Paisley Daily Express: “If it wasn’t for this I wouldn’t have had the same opportunity to develop myself, both professionally and personally.
“I’ve come on leaps and bounds since I’ve been here.
“Having this job also lets me contribute financially at home where I stay with my mum and dad and I’ve been able to do things like pay for my own driving lessons.
Angus started his two-year modern apprenticeship in December 2016.
Since then he’s worked in customer service, business support, marketing, health and safety, retail liaison, human resources and security.
Now in his second year the a former Gryffe High pupil has chosen to specialise in Health and Safety.
Having already gained a Level 2 qualification in Business Crafty creators in Renfrewshire are being invited to an event in a local village hall.
Bishopton Art Group is holding a Spring Art and Craft Fair on Saturday.
The annual event will take place at Bishopton Community Centre in Gledstane Road.
Talented artists and those looking for a special gift are invited to peruse a variety of stalls from 10am till 3pm.
Local amateur artists and crafts people will and Administration, he hopes to receive an Occupational Health and Safety Level 3 qualification.
He is also guaranteed a fulltime job with intu Braehead after his apprenticeship is
be selling a host of different products that will make the perfect gift.
Those who go along on the day can take part in a competition where they can vote for their favourite painting and win a gift voucher. Admission to the fair is free of charge. Visitors can also stop and have a chat over tea, coffee and home baking.
Free car parking it situated next to the venue and it is a five-minute walk from Bishopton railway station. completed. I would encourage young people to apply for modern apprenticeships because it gives you a launch pad for the rest of your working life,” Angus added.
“When I was at college I decided I wanted to get into the world of work and start earning money that would allow me to pay my own way and get some independence.
“Now I’ll get a qualification, I won’t have any debt from having a student loan, I’m earning money and I’m getting on-thejob experience.
“I call it the University of Work.”
Peter Beagley, regional centre director at intu Braehead, said: “There are more than 8,000 jobs supported by intu Braehead, paying £ 128 million in wages to those directly employed here.
“And we’re also looking for ways to create even more jobs.
“It’s really satisfying to see someone like Angus being given the opportunity to forge a career for himself and develop and mature as a young person.”
For more information visit www. intugroup. co. uk/ en/careers/
For more information you can call the community centre on 01505 863354.
To view a full calendar of events at the community centre visit www. bishoptoncommunitycentre.com
Bishopton Art Group has now been running for over 30 years and currently meets once a week.
For further details follow the group on Facebook at www. facebook. com/ BishoptonArtGroup/.