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Innovative employment programme benefits young people from African Challenge Scotland

African Challenge Scotland has partnered with Glasgow Theatres to tackle workplace diversity and create employment opportunities for young people in North Glasgow through an innovative employment programme. While the programme has been paused due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the young people will be taking part in the programme when it is safe to do so and in line with Government guidance.

Young people from African Challenge Scotland, Robert Tamburrini Chief Executive of ng homes and Ronier Deumeni Founder of African Challenge Scotland met in early March to discuss the partnership and the employment programme which would be available to the young people. Robert Tamburrini addressed the young people in attendance and encouraged them to take up employment opportunities as it would allow them to develop their skills, knowledge and experiences which would equip them for future prospects. The purpose of the programme is to diversify the theatre’s Customer Experience Team and encourage young people to consider the employment programme as a route into employment. The programme will also promote and develop a more inclusive and diverse workplace.

The programme delivered by Glasgow Theatres will support 8 trainees from the Glasgow Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic (BAME) community aged 18 years and over to develop their skills and knowledge by becoming part of the front-house team at various theatre locations for 6 months. The trainees will undergo a varied training programme with support and supervision from staff in different areas within the team. Training will include delivering excellent customer service and adhering to the company’s procedures and policies.

African Challenge Scotland Founder, Ronier Deumeni said:
This is an amazing opportunity for young people in North Glasgow and beyond. By connecting young people with employers, real opportunities are created, and the trainees can collect a rich and varied skillset from employees in the workplace which will to allow them to enhance their prospects and life experiences. The aim of the programme is to promote and develop a more inclusive and diverse workplace in all sectors, so that everyone in Scotland has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. This programme is part of an ongoing commitment to improving the lives of citizens in North Glasgow which began five years ago with ng homes. We are grateful to Glasgow Theatres and we hope that our partnership will grow from strength to strength.”

ng homes Chairperson, John Thorburn said:
“This is an excellent opportunity for young people from the BAME community and I wish every success to those who take part. ng homes is committed to engaging with all members of the North Glasgow community and we are delighted to continue our longstanding partnership with African Challenge Scotland.”

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