2006, 2016

YES Awards 2016: ‘Pure Chuffed’ winners!

At Young Enterprise Scotland Awards the accolade of Programme Winners for 2016 went to Pure Chuffed from Lochend Community High School in Glasgow.  The 13-strong team, which make jewellery emblazoned with landmarks such as the SSE Hydro and the Squinty Bridge were delighted after they scooped three awards altogether at the glittering awards ceremony at the Glasgow City Hotel, hosted by Des Clarke. Pure Chuffed bagged the People’s Choice Award, the Best Presentation

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2405, 2016

EU Report: Youth work’s contribution to aid transition from education into employment

The contribution of youth work to address the challenges young people are facing, in particular the transition from education to employment. The Report presents results from the work of the expert group set up under the European Union Work Plan for Youth for 2014-2015. The findings detail the role of youth work and its specific contribution to addressing the challenges young people face, in particular the transition from education to

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1005, 2016

Education Scotland’s DYW resource – a summary

Since the implementation of Scotland’s Youth Employment Strategy in response to the recommendations put forward by the Commission for Developing the Young Workforce in September 2014 Education Scotland has publish a number of key documents and related resources to support practitioners in realising the ambitions around DYW.  Here is an overview which aims to help navigation and access: Key documents: Career Education Standard (3 – 18) Work Placements Standard School/Employer

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0605, 2016

All previous DYW e-bulletins/newsletters collated

The DYW e-bulletin has become a rather popular monthly publication with over 4200 subscribers benefiting from the resources, videos, links contacts etc.  we collate across the career and employability spectrum each month.   This will not only help you to keep up to date with the latest developments in this vast changing area of work but also contribute to reducing your workload saving you time searching for information or contacts in this area. You

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2104, 2016

Govan High’s unique school/employer partnership programme

Pupils at Govan High School are given a unique opportunity to develop vital employability skills through a pre-apprenticeship training programme inspired by Peter Crawford, volunteer ‘Skills for Life’ development officer at Morris & Spottiswood.  Peter’s initiative to tackle the issue of youth unemployment led to the establishment  of a highly dynamic partnership programme with the local company providing expertise, equipment and hands on experience for young people considering an apprenticeship as a career pathway. The successful programme now

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1804, 2016

CDN Emporium 2016: Inspiring Ideas. Developing the Workforce

@ColDevNet #emporiumCDN The CDN Emporium 2016: Inspiring Ideas will take place 01 to 17 June, offering a fortnight of thought-provoking and practical workshops, seminars and activities at our offices in Scotland and in colleges across Scotland. This year the CDN Emporium will explore ‘Developing the Workforce’ as a theme, focusing firmly on the current needs and challenges facing colleges. The Emporium creates opportunities to: share inspiring practices and success stories

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0103, 2016

Careers in Construction

Too often Construction is seen in terms of building, joinery, plumbing……In fact Construction affects every single person’s lives from the construction of hospitals at birth, schools through early life, homes to live in, places of work and places of worship. This then encompasses a vast range of disciplines from planning and design, architecture, restoration, project management, surveying, engineering and environmental studies. Please join us to hear from Construction Professionals about

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2502, 2016

Applications have opened for the £1.5 million Innovation Fund

In order to close the attainment gap funds of £3,000-£10,000 per school are available for projects that will help children and young people experiencing socio economic disadvantage. Applications are encouraged from individual schools or partnerships of schools working collaboratively. Schools can choose whether to apply quickly for funds to run projects that are ready to start in March, or to consider bids for the 2016/17 financial year. The Fund is

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2201, 2016

DESMOS Support for Practitioners

Desmos is a graphing calculator which millions of students around the world use for free.   Desmos also create activities on top of that calculator, helping students use a powerful tool to experience all the curiosity, beauty, and sense that math has to offer. Those activities were used so often by so many teachers around the world they created an Activity Builder, helping every teacher create digital math activities that equal

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