We’re supporting Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2021, co-ordinated by Skills Development Scotland, to demonstrate the value apprenticeships bring to individuals, employers and the economy.
For the week of the 1st-5h of March 2021, there will be a number of online events available supporting the apprentice theme. Please find below details of each event that will be taking place, and follow their corresponding links in order to sign up to as many or little as you like.
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The Royal Navy Engagement Team
To provide information on available apprenticeships within the Royal Navy. Royal Navy Engagement Team serving members of staff will be available to answer questions and talk to interested students. These webinars will run from 0900 - 2000 on Monday 1st March – Friday 5th March. To make a booking or for any further information, please contact the CPO Ken Sutherland on: kenneth.sutherland891@mod.gov.uk or mob. 07901690393 Borders College Webinar Sessions Employer Webinar Tuesday, 2 March from 1.00pm – 1.30pm Find out more about the benefits of taking on a Modern Apprentice, what qualifications apprentices can gain, funding available and lots more. Public Webinars Thursday, 4 March from 6.00pm – 6.30pm Friday, 5 March from 11.00am – 11.30am Click here to book your space! Heriot Watt University Monday 1st March: Engineering Day Tuesday 2nd March: Construction/Civil Engineering Day Wednesday 3rd March: Apprenticeship Day Thursday 4th March: Digital Day Friday 5th March: Women in GA Day If you would like to register for any of these days, send an email to: ga@hw.ac.uk Young Professionals UK Virtual Workshops For #ScotAppWeek21 Young Professionals UK have teamed up with EY, GSK, QA, HSBC, PwC, Capgemini & RAF all of which will be delivering a 15-minute workshop / session on who they are, what they do and career opportunities for your students. Each company will be joined by one of their very own apprentices who will share their career journey to date along with someone from the recruitment team to share information on the different opportunities / route paths post studies. Monday 1st March: 4pm - 6pm Register here! #ThanksForTheChance This Scottish Apprenticeship Week, we’re asking employers, learning providers and apprentices to share their stories of who gave them a chance in the workplace. By sharing our stories we can recognise the mentors, bosses and businesses that helped shape our careers and make us what we are today. In doing so, we can inspire those who can create opportunities for young people who are facing the toughest of challenges. Whether you’re an apprentice, work with apprentices or anyone who wants to take two seconds to recognise someone who’s been important in your career, #ThanksForTheChance is open to everyone. Apprentices Who’s giving you your big shot? Who’s inspiring you and helping you develop new skills? It could be a manager, instructor, learning provider or work colleague. Give them a shout out to say #ThanksForTheChance. Managers and instructors We’ve all been helped along the way, and don’t often get the chance to publicly recognise the people that made a difference to us. Share the stories of the mentors and managers that gave you a chance in your career. Employers Encourage colleagues across the business to participate. Learning providers – encourage your apprentices and employers to get involved and support the campaign. Recognise any organisations helping you to develop your services. Download the editable template below, and don't forget to share it across social media using the hashtags: #ThanksfortheChance #BusinessBackingTalent |
Scottish Chambers of Commerce Virtual Event We’re inviting you to kick off Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2021 by hearing from:
Time: 10am – 11am Register here! Business Backing Apprenticeship Talent. A Conversation with Employers This event will provide employers of all sizes with the latest information about apprenticeships, current funding support and practical advice on how to take on an apprentice - whether a new recruit or upskilling an existing employee. Date: Tuesday 2nd March 2021 Time: 11am-12pm Register here! Scottish Apprenticeships for Deaf Young People Aged 16+ Skills Development Scotland with British Deaf Association and Deaf Roots and Pride (DRP) will be hosting a series of live streams as part of #ScotAppWeek21. 💻 The live streams will be available on Apprenticeships.scot and British Deaf Association Facebook pages. 🙇🏼♂️ Date: Monday the 1st and Wednesday the 3rd of March Time: 2pm If you are looking for more information please contact: adminscot.drp@bda.org.uk |