Concept prototype by Yash Deorenot the official Firstport website. Forms send nothing. The real site is firstport.org.uk.

Glasgow Trades Collective: constructing change in the trades

GrowingSkills and jobsGlasgow
Two people in work dungarees decorating a room, one with a paint roller
In shortAffordable training in joinery, plastering, tiling and decorating for people who face barriers to construction careers, especially women and non-binary people.

Their journey with Firstport

The story

This prototype shows a summary. In the full build, the whole story is migrated here, with photos, a pull quote from the founder, and video with captions and a transcript where there is one.

Read Glasgow Trades Collective’s full story on the current site

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