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28/09/2026

Final Week To Apply For £25,000 Construction Employability Award

With less than one week remaining, eligible organisations are encouraged to submit entries before the deadline.

In 2025/26, Glasgow Chamber of Commerce secured the award to support its Construction Aware programme, which partners with schools, colleges and employers to encourage more young people to pursue careers in construction and to connect them with job opportunities across the sector.

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Entries for the 2026/27 round opened on 1 September 2026 and will close on 1 October 2026. The winner is due to be announced in December 2026.

Organisations can apply via the B&CE website and are advised to sign up to the Charitable Trust newsletter for updates.

For further information visit the award page - bandce.co.uk/the-charitable-trust/corporate-support/the-construction-employability-award/

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