North Lanarkshire pupils get construction experience at council event

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School pupils got hands-on construction experience at a special event to provide a platform for future careers development. Organised by North Lanarkshire Council’s NL Academies team, the Build Your Future sessions aimed to provide practical insights and skills for future career development.

The S2 and S3 students from Bellshill Academy and Cardinal Newman High School were treated to an immersive timber wall demonstration courtesy of Candid Construction Scotland.

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Attending the skills development sessions, Councillor Angela Campbell, NLC’s Convener of Education said: “This type of practical, industry-led learning provides our pupils with a unique opportunity to gain essential skills and experience in the construction sector. “Initiatives like