participants in this year’s Gear Up 2 Go project at Portlethen Academy
An Aberdeen-based company which specialises in torque machines has once again thrown its support behind a school project aimed at shining a light on the world of work.
Staff at Enerquip have continued their long-term support of Portlethen Academy’s 'Gear Up 2 Go' project which is designed to support young people in making the transition from the classroom to the workplace, training or further education. It is delivered by Community Learning & Development's “Work with Young People” team at Portlethen Academy.
Having just completed its ninth year, the project offers young people the chance to acquire skills and knowledge that will assist them in preparing for the next phase of their work, training or education journey. As part of the programme, members of the Enerquip team visited the school to talk about the world of work and invited young people into their Aberdeen premises to experience a work environment, first-hand.
Commenting on the success of this year’s project Andrew Polson of Enerquip said: “We have been supporting this project for eight years, even before Enerquip was founded because we believe it is important to invest time in nurturing the workforce of the future.
“It is crucial that young people leave school empowered to make informed decisions about what to do next and, for us, it is critical to keep open lines of communication with them so that we can learn about their questions, challenges and aspirations.”
He added: “We hope that our involvement in Gear Up 2 Go will play a part in encouraging young people into our industry by giving them an insight into some of the opportunities which are available to them.”
Community Learning & Development Worker Gordon Constable added: "The expertise, knowledge and funding provided by Enerquip are a vital part of the GU2G project. In trying to bridge the gap to the world following school, we hope to give our young people a meaningful and practical experience. Enerquip’s input provides this and certainly assists in preparing participants for the next stage in their development. This is an opportunity that widens horizons for all concerned and we are extremely grateful to Enerquip for their continued support in making the project a success.”
Enerquip is a market-leading specialist in the design, manufacture, installation and maintenance of torque machines and associated products, including bucking units and fully rotational makeup and breakout torque machines which can be adapted to suit any application. A highly skilled team with a combined experience of more than 100 years delivers 24/7, 365 support and works with a growing client base in Africa, North and South America, Canada, Europe, Far East, Australia, Middle East and Russia.