These short film clip showcases the wide variety of career opportunities in the Borders and highlights the employment opportunities and associated skills development within the tourism industry. The clip provides an ideal starting point for learner discussions on local labour market information, the development of employability skills and relevant qualifications alongside work-based learning.
What is it at a glance: Inaugural RSE Unlocking Ambition Enterprise Fellowship Programme to invest in up to 20 high-potential entrepreneurs, academics and researchers This is an invitation to entrepreneurs from Scotland, the UK and from right across the world to submit ideas which have the potential to be transformative One-year package of benefits – up to £900,000 total grant funding across the 20 Fellowships; over £150,000 for a comprehensive
The latest newsletter on Work Placements has been released by Aberdeenshire Council providing an overview of the breath and depth of the developments in the authority. This includes case studies from schools, the experiences and perspectives of employers as well as accounts of learners participating in a wide variety of work-based learning opportunities. Find out more about Aberdeenshire’s offers and achievements by accessing the Workplace Newsletter 2018 Final.
BRO Enterprise is a social enterprise and cooperative which aims to look at ways to tackle social isolation and loneliness in the community by bringing people together to enjoy a cup of tea and a cake, and to have fun together through crafts and interactive reading activities Students of Broughton High School have created a safe and welcoming space featuring a community café and intergenerational workshops where everyone is welcome.
The following documents provide guidance and support materials developed by Perth and Kinross Council to support the profiling process and the creation of learner profiles: PKC Profiling and profiles 3-18 Perth and Kinross: ‘A Skills Framework – creating a standard together’ Along side the documentation a Profiling Notebook 2014 for learners has been developed that outlines its purpose and supports them in the process of compiling their profiles.
This DYW ‘interesting practice’ exemplar provides a synoptic overview of the profiling format adopted by Kingussie High School. It also outlines its systematic approach of capturing and reporting learners’ wider achievement both within and out with the school in recognition of its significant contribution to the development of employability skills. This is part of the school’s wider DYW implementation plan with the aim of supporting learners’ progression towards sustained and positive
New infographics are now available to help you bring the 10 Learner Entitlements from the Career Education Standard 3-18 to life. Download the Careers Education Standard Infographic word_version. CES Implementation: Where are you now? If you are reflecting on the implementation of entitlements the following reflection tool may provide a starting point for you and your staff: CES 3-18 reflection tool L Entitlements If you are involved in DYW planning the
Learn 4 Work is an innovative project in East Ayrshire where pupils come off-timetable for 3 days and work within a challenge group to produce a solution to a real life business challenge. This allows young people in 4th year to experience the world of work whilst in a school setting. We are looking for a variety of businesses to get involved and commit to setting a business challenge for
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