Case Study - Scottish Water

14 WEEK BESPOKE WORKPLACE PROGRAMME

THE SOLUTION

In collaboration with Scottish Water, we created a bespoke 14-week programme which included online sessions and live events featuring speakers from within the organisation, alongside a final presentation.

Approaching this challenge, Scottish Water identified specific sustainability problems for the apprentices to research and address over 14 weeks.

These included:

  • Finding alternative power sources for backup generators.

  • How to power remote telemetry sites.

  • How to measure water without the use of domestic water aids.

THE PROBLEM

Scottish Water sought to improve integration within their young apprentice workforce, in a format that would build confidence and foster productive working relationships.

As a large organisation with an annual intake of apprentices, Scottish Water needed to implement a solution that would deepen the apprentices' understanding of the business in a sustained team initiative.

 

The passion, enthusiasm and commitment from the young people just gives me so much hope for the future.

Peter Farrer - COO, Scottish Water

 

AT A GLANCE

CHALLENGES

  • Integration of a large workforce.

  • Approaching business problems through a sustainability lens.

BENEFITS

  • Critical thinking and analysis skills.

  • Improved team engagement.

  • Development of research and presentation skills.

  • Accelerated understanding of the business.

OUTCOMES

VARIED SKILLSET

The Powering Futures team incorporated specific skills into the makeup of the programme. As a result, the apprentices developed varied skills which they can utilise in their future work, creating a more confident and efficient workforce.

PERSONAL GROWTH

Individuals gained confidence in their ability to present, collaborate and communicate with co-workers. Throughout the programme, they continued to grow their understanding of the business and its various functions.

 
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