Pupils make their mark on engineering course

PUPILS from the Clyde Gateway are celebrating after graduating from a an engineering initiative.

The course was aimed at introducing them to the construction industry.

Fifteen budding engineers from Eastbank Academy, St Mungo’s Academy and Trinity High School took part in the 10-week ‘Get Into Engineering’ programme, run in collaboration between Robertson Group, Clyde Gateway, Glasgow Kelvin College and the University of the West of Scotland (UWS).

Designed to provide academic and practical insight into the application of engineering, participating students were assigned project work on live Robertson projects.

Gemma Gourlay, director of social sustainability, Robertson Group, said: “It’s brilliant to support such a positive initiative that has a lasting impact on the next generation of construction engineers.”

As part of the programme, the pupils carried out project work at Robertson Central construction sites, including piling and steelwork activities at Collegelands in Glasgow and an introduction to civil engineering at the Huntershill sports complex in Bishopbriggs.

Ann-Marie Burns, project manager (education, business and community growth), Clyde Gateway, said: “It’s great to see these young people successfully graduating from ‘Get Into Engineering’ – just one of the many programmes we carry out with Clyde Gateway schools to help prepare pupils for the world of work.”