Local property business, Bowman Rebecchi has launched an internship programme for young people aged 16-18 in partnership with Career Ready – a national social mobility charity which supports young people to get into work.

The programme provides support to young people as they transition from S5 into S6 with a paid, 4-week internship this summer, alongside 18 months of mentoring support from the business.

16-year-old Jack Crombie (pictured above) from Port Glasgow High School is the first to complete the course, which supports over 1,200 young people through a targeted programme of paid internships, mentoring, workplace visits, and skills masterclasses.

The internship takes place across July and August 2022 and is based at ICC Member, Bowman Rebecchi’s Inverclyde offices in Gourock, covering a variety of departments, including residential and commercial property, architectural services, advertising, and marketing.

Working within the team and supported by a dedicated line manager and mentor, interns will have the opportunity to meet and network with colleagues, develop important employability skills, and contribute to team projects.

Marco Rebecchi, co-founder of Bowman Rebecchi said:

“We are delighted to welcome Jack as our first Intern and look forward to helping him grow and develop in the coming weeks.

“Investing back into the community and providing opportunities to local residents is something we are very passionate about at Bowman Rebecchi.

“We are aiming to further develop the programme and hope to provide and welcome further local talent consistently alongside Career Ready and Developing the Young Workforce.”

Founded in 2022, Career Ready is a UK-wide social mobility charity that links schools and colleges with employers to help prepare young people for the world of work.

Reflecting on the opportunity, Jack Crombie said:

“I’m delighted and grateful to start this internship and to have this opportunity and I’d like to thank all of the team at Bowman Rebecchi for making me so welcome.

“I’m passionate about design and this really is the ideal internship for me to develop and grow my skills.”

Based in Gourock, Bowman Rebecchi provides specialist commercial and residential lettings, sales, and management services across west-central Scotland, managing over 1,200 properties across west and central Scotland.

Anne Wexelstein, Career Ready Director for Scotland said:

“We’d like to thank Bowman Rebecchi and their staff for working with us to invest in young talent.

“Paid internships are key in helping young people develop the workplace skills and confidence they need to succeed in the world of work.

“I’m always encouraging other businesses to join Bowman Rebecchi in giving these young people the opportunities and support they need and contributing to making real The Young Person’s Guarantee.”

Statistics show that 98% of Career Ready students go onto sustained work, education, or apprenticeships following the programme and research carried out by Opinium.

Across the UK, over 1,200 young people are currently experiencing paid internships with a network of 300 employers.

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