The appointment follows City Building’s growing work to widen access to training and employment opportunities for young people across Glasgow, including its recent partnership with youth employment app yattle.

One of Scotland’s largest craft apprenticeship employers, City Building currently supports more than 230 apprentices across a range of construction and trade disciplines, playing a major role in developing the next generation of skilled workers.

The Glasgow Employment and Skills Board brings together employers, education providers and industry leaders to help tackle skills shortages, improve employability and create stronger pathways into work for young people across the city. The board works closely with Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) Glasgow, which is hosted by Glasgow Chamber of Commerce.

Tracy Keenan said: “City Building has a long-standing commitment to apprenticeships, training and creating opportunities for young people, so I am incredibly proud to join Glasgow’s Employment and Skills Board.

“Apprenticeships remain one of the most effective ways to help young people build long-term careers, develop valuable skills and access opportunities that can genuinely change lives.

“As employers, we have a responsibility to work together to ensure young people can see clear routes into employment and training, regardless of their background.

“I look forward to working alongside partners across the city to build on the excellent work already being carried out through DYW Glasgow and help create even stronger connections between education and industry.”

Alison McRae, co-chair of the Glasgow Employment and Skills Board, said: “Tracy brings a huge amount of experience, insight and passion for skills development, training and workforce planning, which will be a tremendous asset to the board.

“Businesses across Glasgow continue to face recruitment and skills challenges, while many young people are still looking for clear and accessible pathways into employment and training.

“Strong partnerships between employers, education providers and organisations like City Building are essential if we are to bridge that gap and support inclusive economic growth across the city.

“Having Tracy join the board further strengthens the expertise around the table and will help us continue delivering opportunities for young people and employers alike.”