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“The action group suggested that a ‘bank’ of small business employers should be built up who would support work experience, mentoring and enterprise skills“
co-ordinate this approach, the group recommended, and should set ambitious but achievable targets. Te scheme would be designed to include the use of technology and social media to achieve maximum impact. » Specific targets should be set to increase the number of SMEs and micro businesses engaged with the work experience and employer mentor programmes. Over time the action group
suggested that a ‘bank’ of small business employers should be built up who would support work experience, mentoring and enterprise skills. »Tere should be increased collaboration between Sector Skills Councils, the Scotish Qualifications Authority and individual or consortia of sector specific businesses to develop agreed and focused relevant sector related training. Te action group found a
Representatives of Glasgow Chamber of Commerce’s Youth
Employment Action Group (from left): Patricia Rainey, Marriott; Jim McHarg, The Weir Group; Martin Little, LPL Telecom;
David Scott, GTG and Lyndsay Lauder, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
lack of connection between the skills courses and vocational qualifications available to young people on the one hand and the skills needs of businesses on the other. » Councils, universities and colleges, Skills Development Scotland, Sector Skills Councils and employers should work together to promote apprenticeship opportunities. Te action group said that
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