World of Work Week at St Paul’s Primary in Hamilton gives pupils a taste of the future

Pupils at St Paul’s Primary in Hamilton were given a taste of what it is like to work in technology thanks to a visit from computer engineer Peter McGuigan from global IT company CGI. Peter, who lives in Hamilton, visited the school as part of its World of Work week. He told children from Primaries 5, 6 and 7 all about his role as computer engineer, fixing and maintaining devices for schoolchildren in Glasgow. He also explained how CGI, which employs over 500 people in Scotland, set up its own No Planet B initiative to tackle climate change. As part of that campaign, he handed out recyclable CGI cups, bags and also a packet of seeds for each pupil to plant in their garden. Head teacher Carol McAuley said: “The school is very grateful to Peter and CGI for taking part in our World of Work week, so our young people could learn first-hand about jobs in technology. The week was a huge success with visits from the police, fitness instructors, civil engineers, photographers and other business owners in South Lanarkshire.” Lindsay McGranaghan, senior vice-president Scotland and Northern Ireland, said: “CGI is delighted to have taken part in World of Work week. As a company, we love teaching young people a taste of what it’s like to work in this sector. Long term, it’s our mission to create a cyber workforce of the future in Scotland, and events like this in South Lanarkshire are vital in helping develop that spark so young people take their first steps on that journey.” *Don’t miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here. And did you know Lanarkshire Live had its own app? Download yours for free here.