Eight youngsters secure employment thanks to North Lanarkshire trainee programme

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Through an innovative craft trainee programme, eight individuals from North Lanarkshire have secured employment positions with SP Energy Networks (SPEN).

The partnership, between North Lanarkshire Council and SPEN, is helping address an identified skills gap and propelling the community towards a Net Zero future.The programme, hosted at the Scottish Power Training Centre in Cumbernauld, signifies a collaborative effort between the council, SP Energy Networks, and industry partners to address the evolving energy landscape.

With a focus on LV Cable Jointing and Civils, this initiative aligns with SPEN’s vision of creating 100 jobs across the West of Scotland.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Attending the induction day for the new trainees Councillor Andrew Duffy-Lawson, vice-convener of the council's Finance and Resources committee, said: “As a council, we are delighted to be working with SP Energy Networks to help provide industry certified training opportunities in this highly skilled sector.“Through these partnership projects, our NL Academies team aim to provide successful recruitment and employment opportunities for people across our communities meeting skills gaps identified by business partners in recognised growth sectors such as the Built Environment.“I’d like to wish all the trainees