06 Nov 2026
Glasgow Chamber of Commerce and Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) Glasgow has been recognised for its contribution to tackling skills and recruitment challenges across the built environment sector, winning the Skills Impact Award at the Accelerate to Net Zero Awards hosted by BE-ST.
The award recognises the Chamber's collaborative approach to connecting young people with opportunities and supporting employers to develop the workforce needed for the future.
The award-winning submission showcased three key programmes, Construction Aware, GROW and yattle, which together are helping to inspire, engage and connect people with careers across the built environment and wider economy.
Construction Aware introduces young people to the breadth of opportunities available within construction and the built environment, helping challenge outdated perceptions and demonstrating the variety of rewarding careers on offer. Through direct engagement with employers and industry professionals, young people gain valuable insight into a sector that is critical to Scotland's future growth.
GROW is a business-led regional skills programme that supports young people from lower socio-economic backgrounds to make informed decisions about their future through meaningful engagement with employers. By providing practical workplace insights and real-world experiences, GROW helps build confidence, raise aspirations and broaden awareness of the opportunities available across a range of industries.
yattle, developed in partnership with Glasgow Chamber and Glasgow City Council's Glasgow Futures programme, is a digital recruitment platform designed to make career opportunities more accessible for young people and jobseekers. By connecting employers directly with emerging talent, the platform helps businesses reach a wider and more diverse candidate pool while enabling individuals to explore careers in a more engaging and user-friendly way.
Together, these initiatives demonstrate how employers, educators and partners can work collaboratively to strengthen talent pipelines, support social mobility and ensure young people are equipped with the skills, knowledge and connections needed to succeed in the world of work.
This recognition reflects the impact of the Chamber's ongoing commitment to supporting both young people and employers, helping businesses address skills challenges while creating meaningful pathways into employment.
Glasgow Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the employers, educators, partners and colleagues whose support and collaboration have been instrumental in the success of these programmes. Their collective efforts continue to make a real difference in connecting young people with opportunities and helping businesses access the talent they need to grow and thrive.
As workforce challenges continue to evolve, Glasgow Chamber remains committed to developing innovative, employer-led solutions that create opportunities for young people while supporting the long-term success of Glasgow's business community.
