4 UK corporations will every obtain a portion of £260,000 funding awarded by The Macallan to allow the recruitment and coaching of latest apprentices.
Elizabeth McMillan, head of perception and sustainability at The Macallan, mentioned: “Preserving and safeguarding legacy crafts, trades, abilities, and values is an important a part of this, to assist assist employment for generations to come back. We’re proud to play a component in coaching and guiding the following technology of artisans all through Scotland and past.”
The Artisan Apprenticeship Fund is delivered by means of The Macallan Artisan Collective, a artistic discussion board for like minded makers to community, alternate concepts, innovate and collaborate through stay gatherings and digital occasions.
Scottish companies Alexander Manufacturing, Glasstorm and Powderhall Bronze, alongside London-based Shepherds Bookbinders, will every profit from a share of the funds.
The Macallan Artisan Apprenticeship Fund will allow these recipient companies to draw and recruit new apprentices into key trades, in addition to offering present artisan apprentices with the chance to participate in specialist coaching and abilities improvement programmes.