A note of respect to the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) - not just addressing the ongoing skills shortage in construction head-on, but empmploying a dedicated industry engagement officer to support workforce development and training opportunities for its members.
Cheryl MacLennan takes up the new role, in which she will focus on building strong relationships with members, supporting workforce development and helping connect employers with training opportunities. A focus of the role will be facilitating use of the SPOA’s Tenstar simulator - a state-of-the-art machine which provides opportunities to advance the industry's capabilities and safety standards.
Commenting on her new role, Cheryl said: “I’m really excited to take on this role within the Scottish Plant Owners Association. My experience in skills development and training align closely with the needs of industry and I am particularly looking forward to attending events, engaging with members and working with the simulator to promote careers in the industry. It is a great way to inspire new entrants and showcase the opportunities within the plant industry.
While David Jarvie, president of the Scottish Plant Owners Association added: “We are delighted to have Cheryl as part of the SPOA team in a role that we have aspired to introduce over recent years. This role will bring a wide range of benefits for our members and their employees.
“We wish Cheryl all the best in her new role and encourage members to get in touch with her to see how she can help support their business.”
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