City Building has been presented with a prestigious employment accreditation for its efforts to prepare young people for the world of work.

Cabinet secretary for fair work, skills and training, Roseanna Cunningham, presented the construction team with their Investors in Young People (IIYP) Gold accreditation during a visit to the company’s award-winning training centre at Queenslie.

The gold accreditation is the highest level any company can achieve in the IIYP framework, which aims to support organisations looking to recruit, retain and develop young people.

City Building achieved the certification for its commitment to deliver industry-leading training at its centres Queenslie College, Laurieston Construction Skills Academy and the learning centre at the company’s supported employment facility, Royal Strathclyde Blindcraft Industries (RSBi).

The judges were particularly impressed by the level of coaching and mentoring provided by City Building’s managers helping the apprentices reach their full potential.