That the Parliament welcomes the new training programme launched by Fort Kinnaird retail park, Bright Lights Starting Out in Retail and Hospitality; understands that the five-week training programme is open to young people aged between 16 and 24 and will teach them skills associated with the retail and hospitality sectors; notes that the various outlets at the retail park will be involved by offering work placements as part of the programme, which will combine with classroom teaching; further notes that the programme will begin in September 2017 and that a taster session on 2 August will allow young people to sign up; recognises the value that this scheme will have for young people who want to begin a career in retail or hospitality, and wishes everyone involved in the programme all the very best.
Supported by:
Tom Arthur, Jeremy Balfour, Bill Bowman, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Donald Cameron, Jackson Carlaw, Peter Chapman, Maurice Corry, Neil Findlay, Maurice Golden, Jamie Greene, Rachael Hamilton, Alison Harris, Liam Kerr, Tom Mason, Margaret Mitchell, Ash Regan, John Scott, Liz Smith, Alexander Stewart, Annie Wells, Brian Whittle