WELCOME TO ALEXANDER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (ACD)

Welcome to Alexander Community Development

Based in Dundee, Alexander Community Development is an exciting and innovative charity with the aim of helping the progression and future growth of Dundee. Launched in 2019, we already have an impressive and growing team, whom, with over 100 years of proven business and training experience between us, have the knowledge and passion to support the training needs of individuals, businesses, schools and community projects.

ACD is built on our passion to share our collective experience, in the belief that this can unlock significant growth for individuals and businesses alike. We aim to up-skill and support the creation of employment opportunities for the people of Dundee. We are also community driven, with a strong focus on giving back to the city.

Together, we can continue building a bright future for Dundee!

Registered Charity – SC051148

OUR STORY

TRANSITION TO TRADE

Our Transition to Trade (TtT) programme, offers engaging work based learning to young people, ultimately providing a realistic and effective career path for young people with an interest in gaining a trade. Focusing on the transition from education to work, TtT has a strong focus towards the construction industry and the real life scenarios. The programme will provide opportunities to learn in a live work environment, giving an insight into what working life is like over an extended period.

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TRADES FOR ALL

Trades for All is our trading subsidiary, which operates in the construction industry. We pride ourselves on delivering high quality workmanship as well as a pathway for apprenticeships for young people who have completed Transition to Trade. We work closely with key sub contractors ensuring we can deliver each aspect on a project and create placement opportunities for young people

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“I am impressed by the innovative approach Alexander’s is taking to support the communities response to Covid-19, particularly in supporting those young people who will be disproportionately affected by the pandemic.”

JAMIE HEPBURN
Minister for Fair Work and Skills

“ACD have been key to our response to emergency food needs across the city. They have listen and responded to the identified gap as partners developed their work together to bring something unique to this situation”

JACKY CLOSE
Director, Faith in Community Dundee

“ACD showed real leadership and commitment by stepping forward to offer a thoughtful, flexible and professional service. They developed processes and relationships at break-neck speed and have become an indispensable part of our emergency food arrangements.”