CAREERS DAY TIMETABLE SENIOR INFORMATION SESSIONS


10.15 am - 11.00 am ‘PE Teaching’ Stuart Forsyth, Strathclyde University The session will be split into two parts. First information on proposed arrangements for part-time study on the BSc Sport & Physical Activity degree at the University of Strathclyde. This will cover entry requirements, course structure and application arrangements. Second information on becoming a teacher through the PGDE route at the University of Strathclyde. This will cover entry requirements, application process, competitive selection procedures and course structure.


11.10 am - 11.55 am ‘Media Training’ Enterprise Screen


For the past 5 years, Enterprise Screen has delivered a range of media training courses for PFA Scotland members - this has given participants the chance to learn new skills, broaden existing experience and ultimately gain a valuable insight into presenting and dealing with the media. Previous graduates include Stewart Lovell, Jack Ross, Stuart McCaffrey and Fraser Wishart. Members have gone on to use these skills not only for enhanced media careers but also to give themselves advantage in other professional activities - confidence in management, working in new industries, creating a professional presentation, after-dinner speaking. This brief session will introduce some of the concepts and programme and offer members the chance to learn new skills.


12.45pm - 1.30pm ‘Routes to Trades’ Competence Matters


Competence Matters are a specialist S/NVQ assessment provider for the construction industry. The cornerstone of our approach is the quality processes we employ in undertaking work underpinned by the experience and professionalism of our employees. At Competence Matters we believe that structured learning is a core function essential for business growth. This approach provides employees with a means to learn new skills, uncover hidden talents, discover new and better ways of doing things, and helps them to make an even greater contribution towards the success of your business. Many of the Learning programmes we undertake result in the attainment of nationally recognised qualifications providing firm evidence of competence achieved by adding value both to the individual and to the business.


12.45pm - 1.30pm ‘Careers within the Financial Sector’ Begley Brown Financial Solutions, Steve Begley


Begley Brown are a firm of independent financial advisers based in the West End of Glasgow, offering clients highly qualified and unbiased financial advice. Working within the financial sector can be a challenging but rewarding career and Steve Begley, a director of the company and former professional rugby player will offer expertise and guidance on how interested players can begin to pursue such a career path. This session will allow players to gather information on working within Steve’s industry and highlight the flexibility within such training that can enable players to begin work on these qualifications while continuing to play.


If any senior player wishes to attend any or all of the workshops then please come along on the day, and preferably contact any of the PFA Scotland team to make them aware of your interest.


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