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.
