Let's Grow - building practical estate maintenance skills

We’re excited to share that Let’s Grow is back with a brand-new pilot—this time with a stronger focus on practical estate maintenance skills, tailored for young people who thrive outside the classroom.

Let’s Grow: Pilot 2 is a FREE 13-week outdoor programme for 16–24-year-olds living in South Lanarkshire who are currently unemployed. It’s designed to build confidence, motivation, and real-world experience through hands-on, practical work in green spaces.

🌿 Why Let’s Grow?
Let’s Grow isn’t just another course—it’s an opportunity to get outside, get skilled, and feel good.

Participants will:
✔️ Gain hands-on skills in fencing, path and wall repairs, plumbing, and soft landscaping
✔️ Work on real projects at David Livingstone Birthplace & DARCY’s Equine Assisted Learning Centre
✔️ Boost confidence and wellbeing through meaningful outdoor activity
✔️ Earn recognised qualifications including the SQA Rural Skills: Estate Maintenance, Employability Award, and Saltire Award
✔️ Connect with others in a supportive, team-based environment

✅ Who is it for?
Young people aged 16–24 who:
🔹 Live in South Lanarkshire
🔹 Unemployed 
🔹 Enjoy learning by doing and want to build practical, job-ready skills

📣 Limited spaces available!
We’d love your support in reaching the right young people. If you know someone who would benefit from this kind of hands-on, confidence-building programme, please refer them or get in touch with us directly.

To register interest or find out more, reply to this email or contact us at:
📩 info@skillscio.org 
📞 07384816570
Course Start Date - 28th of July 2025

Thanks for helping us grow the next generation of skilled, motivated young people.