1602, 2016

A Manufacturing Future in Scotland

This Action Plan sets out the course of ambitions, opportunities and challenges for the manufacturing industry in Scotland. It refers to anticipated skills demands in particular around STEM subjects as well as the challenge faced to address the underrepresentation of women in this sector. In this context reference is made to the Career Education and Work Placements Standard as well as the guidance School/Employer Partnerships (see page 10). The Primary Engineer initiative is highlighted

1502, 2016

BT Apprenticeships

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February 15, 2016
Digital Learning, Mathematics, Sciences, Senior Phase, Skills, Technologies
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This year BT TSO (Technology Service and Operations) are hiring apprentices in your area. These are advanced apprenticeships meaning that successful applicants will receive fully funded training during their apprenticeship leading to a professional qualification in their chosen programme. Students can apply here: http://btplc.com/Careercentre/Ourlocations/UK/Apprenticeships/ Read through the information on the page and the links on the left and then apply. Entry requirements: Four Standard Grades – grades A –C including Maths

1402, 2016

CEITIDH – FIRST GAELIC COMPUTER VOICE

Peter Murray
February 14, 2016
Additional Support for Learning, Adult Literacies, Digital Learning, Early Learning and Childcare, Gaelic Learners, Health and wellbeing, Inclusion and Equality, Languages, Literacy, Literacy and Gàidhlig, Skills, Supporting Learners, Uncategorised
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Ceitidh Computer Voice Ceitidh is now available from CALL Scotland’s Scottish voice website alongside “Heather” and “Stuart”, the two Scottish computer voices. Heather and Stuart are also licenced for the entire Scottish Public Sector. The new Gaelic computer voice is licensed for the Scottish public sector, so it can be used by students in schools, colleges and universities, NHS patients, and employees in the public sector. CALL also has permission

1202, 2016

Funding for enterprise education announced by First Minister

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February 12, 2016
CfE, Creativity, Skills
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The First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, announced a £300 000 funding for entrepreneurial learning and enterprise education at the opening of the RBS entrepreneurial hub at the bank’s Gogarburn headquarters. The money for Scotland’s Enterprising Schools will go towards helping teachers unleash the entrepreneurial and creative skills shown by pupils by setting up a team to work with schools and local authorities to provide resources and lesson plans. The programme aligns closely to

0502, 2016

Indian and Pakistani delegation experience Scottish education

Peter Murray
February 5, 2016
Broad General Education, CfE, Professional Learning, Responsibility of All, Skills
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During January the Education World Forum took place in London, and this year included a strong contribution from Scottish education. Our own Alan Armstrong was there as part of the Scottish delegation at the forum and Angela Constance, Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning, provided an important key note speech highlighting recent developments in Scottish education and new policies for developing skills for life. To follow on from this

0502, 2016

Prince’s Trust Future Starts in Hospitality

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February 5, 2016
Inclusion and Equality, Senior Phase, Skills, Supporting Learners, Young People
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The Prince’s Trust is currently piloting a programme called Future Starts. These are taster days for S4 and S5 students to explore potential careers in an actual workplace. These industries include Hospitality, Retail, Automotive, Technologies, Construction, Sport, Hair & Beauty and Childcare. The Future Starts pilot is partially funded by the Wood Foundation and partly by the Scottish Government. The programme began in 2015 and is funded for two years

0202, 2016

Young Heritage Apprenticeship- Princes Foundation

Peter Murray
February 2, 2016
MCMC/16+LC, Secondary, Senior Phase, Skills, Technologies, Young People
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25th July 2016- 14th July 2017 This 12 month course will provide 16-18 year olds with training and practical experience in traditional building crafts and the opportunity to gain a heritage building skills related NVQ2. Young Heritage Apprentices will have the opportunity: To be exposed to a number of craft skills Specialise in either stonemasonry, plastering, carpentry, roofing and landcrafts Learn a trade alongside master craftspeople, and work on new

0102, 2016

Live webcast: Equalities and Inclusion, New date/time: 4 Feb @ 1pm

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February 1, 2016
CLD, Glow TV, Inclusion and Equality, Learning for Sustainability, Sciences, Skills, Technologies, Uncategorised, Young People
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When is it? Thursday, 4 February, 1 – 2 pm Who is this for? Teachers, employers, parents/carers and anyone one else interested or involved in the development of equalities and inclusion agenda, particularly around career education from 3 -18. Where? Live on Glow TV Sign up here: https://meet.glowscotland.org.uk/equalitiesandinclusion/event/registration.html About the Glow Meet: This interactive session will bring you key information about the latest developments of the area of Developing the Young Workforce. You will hear from