The real stories

READ THE INDIVIDUAL STORIES RECOUNTING THE TRIALS, TRIBULATIONS AND TRIUMPHS OF SOME OF OUR YOUNG PEOPLE

These stories explore in depth not only the unique paths travelled by certain of our trainees, but also the dedicated, creative support and guidance provided by their project co-ordinators and business mentors; this collaboration is central to achieving a positive destination for the young people we welcome onto our programme.

The editor of this section is Catherine Campbell: she has selected case studies and worked with the relevant project co-ordinator to expand these, capturing further colour and detail to bring them to life.

Kyle
Kilmarnock – 2021

Pitch Perfect. Hornpipe or bagpipes? How a single-minded lad is tuning up for his future in Kilmarnock.

sarah
Glasgow – 2021

Out of the Shadows: How the creative thinking of a determined project co-ordinator brought an elusive young woman into the light.

Craig
Edinburgh – 2005

Smiling from Soweto to Leith: From disruption to construction: the colourful story of Leith’s finest plasterer-philosopher.