Developing their skills

West Lothian based window and door manufacturers Window Supply Company (WSC) is working in partnership with West Lothian Council’s Skills Training Programme to support 16–24-year-olds move into employment or further education.

The Skills Training Programme is a paid training experience open to 16- to 24-year-old young people in West Lothian. The Programme consists of up to 26 weeks blended learning within West Lothian Council’s training centre in Livingston with practical experience with local employers such as Window Supply Company in Whitburn.

The Skills Training Programme provides an excellent opportunity for young people to develop additional work skills and experience to support career progression. Equipping them with the necessary skills and hands on experience to achieve their goals and meet their maximum potential.

Following a factory tour and introduction to the business four young people have selected Window Supply Company as their chosen work placement. Currently working in the production department, they are gaining valuable practical experience and developing transferrable skills to help them transition to a full-time job or further education.

Lynne Wishart, Programme Officer, Skills Training Programme says: ‘We are so pleased to have the opportunity to form a partnership with the team at Window Supply Company. The four young people who are currently attending Window Supply Company as part of their work placement are all really enjoying the experience and talk about the skills they are gaining very positively. They also feel that they are being treated as part of the team which is great to hear’.

Martin Linden, Chief Operating Officer at Window Supply Company said: ‘We are delighted to support the Skills Development Programme which is a fantastic initiative to develop West Lothian’s young workforce. We hope that those who are taking part in the programme find their time at Window Supply Company not only an enjoyable and inclusive experience, but one that will enhance their skillset and equip them for the future.’

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