Glasgow Chamber of Commerce and Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) Glasgow have been honoured with the Skills Impact Award at the BE-ST Accelerate to Net Zero Awards, recognising their work to address skills and recruitment challenges across the built environment sector.

The accolade highlights the Chamber’s collaborative efforts to link young people with opportunities while helping employers build the workforce they need for the future.

The winning submission focused on three flagship initiatives — Construction Aware, GROW and yattle — which together aim to inspire, engage and connect people with careers across the built environment and the wider economy.

Construction Aware introduces young people to the range of roles available in construction and the built environment, challenging outdated views and showcasing the breadth of rewarding career paths. Through direct contact with employers and industry experts, participants gain first-hand insight into a sector that is central to Scotland’s future growth.

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GROW is a business-led regional skills programme that supports young people from lower socio-economic backgrounds to make informed choices about their next steps through meaningful engagement with employers. By offering practical workplace insights and real-world experiences, GROW helps build confidence, raise aspirations and expand awareness of opportunities across multiple industries.

yattle, developed with Glasgow Chamber and Glasgow City Council’s Glasgow Futures programme, is a digital recruitment platform designed to make career opportunities more accessible to young people and jobseekers. By connecting employers directly with emerging talent, it enables businesses to reach a broader and more diverse pool of candidates, while allowing individuals to explore careers in an engaging, user-friendly way.

Taken together, these initiatives show how employers, educators and partners can work jointly to strengthen talent pipelines, support social mobility and ensure young people develop the skills, knowledge and networks needed to succeed in the workplace.

This recognition reflects the impact of the Chamber’s ongoing commitment to supporting young people and employers alike — helping firms tackle skills shortages while creating meaningful pathways into employment.

Glasgow Chamber of Commerce extended thanks to the employers, educators, partners and colleagues whose backing and collaboration have been vital to the success of these programmes. Their combined efforts continue to connect young people with opportunities and help businesses access the talent required to grow and thrive.

As workforce needs evolve, Glasgow Chamber remains focused on developing innovative, employer-led solutions that open up opportunities for young people and underpin the long-term success of Glasgow’s business community.