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A World Of Work Tasters

Work Inspiration and Preparation Provided by Developing the Young Workforce

Gain an insight into the world of construction, the roles available, and how there really is a job for everyone.

 

Groups will participate in several short, interactive sessions during the day. The event takes place from 8.30am to 3pm and will be repeated on the 4th, 5th and 6th March 2025.

 

This event is aimed at young people aged 16+. As well as multiple hands-on activities, there will be the opportunity to speak with the people who do the jobs on a daily basis.

 

Digital Den | Discover digital construction and technology’s place in the built- environment.

A Greener Future | Sustainable construction and our environment

COUNT On Us | Calculating the cost of construction

One Brick At A Time | A hands on practical brickwork workshop

Lets Go Retro!| Learn about retrofit and building conservation

Site Life | An insight into the trades and tools needed in construction

Carving Out Construction | A hands on practical stonemasonry workshop

 

Click the Eventbrite link to find out more and to book.

Contact Developing the Young Workforce to find out more

Offer details

Open date

4th March - 6th March 2025 (08:30 - 15:00)

Location

At our location

Venue location

The Engine Shed

Forthside Way

Stirling

FK8 1QZ

Related industries

Construction and built environment

Learning

Awareness

Audience

Secondary S4 to S6 (14-18 year old)

Not in education (16-24 year old)

College

Available to

Aberdeen City

Aberdeenshire

Angus

Argyll and Bute

Clackmannanshire

Dumfries & Galloway

Dundee City

East Ayrshire

East Dunbartonshire

East Lothian

East Renfrewshire

Edinburgh (City of)

Eilean Siar

Falkirk

Fife

Glasgow

Highland

Inverclyde

Midlothian

Moray

North Ayrshire

North Lanarkshire

Orkney Islands

Perth & Kinross

Renfrewshire

Scottish Borders

Shetland Islands

South Ayrshire

South Lanarkshire

Stirling

West Dunbartonshire

West Lothian