We’re delighted to announce that one of our first female painting and decorating apprentice, Chloe MacDonald, was chosen as the winner of the 14 to 18 year old age category. Chloe, who’s from Clydebank, has shown interest in the trade at an early age. At 16 years old, she went on a work placement with Baxter & Gillespie - one of Scotland’s leading painting contractors based in Clydebank. This led Chloe to embark on an apprenticeship in June of this year.

Harry Jones, WCS Clydebank Campus Construction Curriculum Quality Leader, says:

Chloe is currently attending a Modern Apprentice programme at our Campus. She’s doing excellent work with all her course assignments at the College and also with her employer on site. We’re delighted that she has received this well-deserved award.

In the report Chloe has submitted for the award, she explains how her success in gaining employment has changed her life and shares her passion for the construction work she’s now involved in.

Action for Children Glasgow conjointly received a special award for their ongoing work in giving opportunities to disadvantaged young people to train for the construction industry, including Chloe who has joined Action for Children at the age of 15.

About our Construction courses and Apprenticeship programmes

We offer a wide-range of courses in the Construction Sector (click here to view our course listing) as well as a range of Scottish Vocational Qualifications and Modern Apprenticeship programmes, allowing individuals to undertake work-based training (click here to find out more).

About the Young Builder of the Year Awards

Now in its seventeenth year, the Young Builder of the Year Awards has attracted a growing number of entries from the future talent of the UK construction industry each year. The 2016 edition was sponsored by NHBC, Skanska, Toolstation, B&CE Charitable Trust and CECA. The awards ceremony was held at the House of Commons on 19 October 2016 and welcomed over 140 people, including politicians, senior figures from the construction industry, colleges, training organisations, finalists and their families. All the finalists finished the day with a trip on The London Eye. To find out more, visit ybuk.org

Header photo: The 2016 Young Builder of the Year pictured on the House of Commons Terrace where was held the Awards Ceremony