Monday March 9th 2026
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Written by Local Democracy Reporter, Catherine Hunter
Hundreds of young people are continuing to benefit from more than 330 employment opportunities throughout Glasgow City Region Deal.
As it stands there are 336 job prospects including apprenticeships and new entrant opportunities delivered through City Deal contracts.
Scottish Apprenticeship Week, which ran from March 2 until March 6 this year, shows that City Deal contractors have committed to creating 86 apprenticeship positions and 250 new entrant positions.
Of these, 84 apprenticeships and 232 new entrant positions have already been completed or are underway.
More than 350 work experience placements and tasters have also taken place or are underway, and more than 195 people have been supported to gain a vocational training qualification.
Councillor Susan Aitken, Chair of the Glasgow City Region Cabinet and Leader of Glasgow City Council, said: “These are really encouraging figures and get to the heart of what so much of the Glasgow City Deal is about – creating real opportunities for our citizens while transforming our places and our economy.
“The City Region needs the people and the skills to take our economy forward. And by supporting local young people into apprenticeships and employment, we’re doing just that.
“It’s great to see employers creating pathways into work and recognising the importance of our young people in delivering a productive and prosperous city region.”
The City Deal is continuing to benefit local businesses through contract opportunities.
More than half of Tier One City Deal contracts have been awarded to local, Glasgow City Region-based companies, with a combined value of £175 million – £54.5 million of which has been awarded to SMEs (Small Medium Sized Enterprizes) in the Region.
Building on this commitment to community benefits, the Region’s new Community Benefits Hub portal is also helping to bring community groups and businesses together, helping suppliers to find and deliver wishes for local communities.
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