GMG is renowned for its investment in young people and focus on improving lives through work, support and education.
We work with the Construction Industry Training Board and National Federation of Roofing Contractors to develop SVQ modules and National Occupational Standards, including piloting a Modern Apprenticeship SVQ Level 2 in conjunction with South Lanarkshire College in East Kilbride. We also support individual training at Glasgow Caledonian University, for employees wishing to study for a degree related to their role and develop relevant, trade-specific training and accreditation (such as for roof tiling and external rendering). This all aligns with the operational requirements of the business, with seasonal/demand-aligned college attendance and greater emphasis on site-based assessment.
Creating the right environment for early and continuing skills formation underpins our commitment to construct an on-site training centre that:
GMG apprentices may receive benefits including:
There is no wrong path. GMG supports its workforce and the local community by encouraging young people to find their dream job through work experience, apprenticeships and workplace training, no matter their background.
Almost all of our apprentices become qualified tradespeople – a commitment to young workers that led to the company being granted ‘Investors in Young People’ status in 2014 and achieving ‘Investors in Young People Platinum’ accreditation in 2022. GMG is the first construction SME in Scotland to be recognised in this way and we were heavily involved with the Commission for Developing Scotland’s Young Workforce (the Wood Commission), which first reported in 2014.
