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SUPPORTING THE LOCAL COMMUNITY PRIMARY ENGINEER PROGRAMME Ayrshire College and McLaughlin & Harvey visited a number of East Ayrshire primary schools to promote STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths). OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT This month’s Outstanding Achievement award goes to Mick Rawdon for his continuous positive attitude towards health and safety on site. They are assisting pupils who are taking part in the Primary Engineer Programme with their projects, including building an electric car. EAST AYRSHIRE EMPLOYMENT FAIR McLaughlin & Harvey, along with subcontractors Stothers, attended the East Ayrshire Employment Fair in the Grand Hall, Kilmarnock on 20 February. The event, hosted by Cathy Jamieson MP, was staged in partnership with Jobcentre Plus, Skills Development Scotland, East Ayrshire Council and East Ayrshire Council of Voluntary Organisations. Hundreds came along to meet employers and training providers and were offered support and help to find a job. People were advised about employment opportunities available on the new campus site and were able to submit CVs. FOOD DRIVE A food drive held for local East Ayrshire food bank was also held on site. FUNDRAISING McLaughlin & Harvey presented a cheque for £830 to NHS Ayrshire and Arran’s Breast Care Fund. Staff at the new build site hosted a Wear it Pink day. Everyone, including subcontractors, got into the spirit and sported pink hard hats, pink hi-vis vests and even pink tutus. There was also a raffle and bake sale. 4 2 5 DAYS 5 DAYS Until The New Campus 4 2 5 DAYS Until The New Campus New Campus Pictured: Miss Phillipa Whitford, Consulant Breast Surgeon, (centre) accepts the cheque from (from left) Phonsie Taggart, Contracts Manager, McLaughlin & Harvey, Rachel Kyle, Assistant Site Manager, McLaughlin & Harvey, Pat Reilly, Project Manager for subcontractor Dunne Group and Gareth Dale, Project Manager, McLaughlin & Harvey.