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Scotland’s Biggest Parents’ Evening
Businesses across Glasgow made Wednesday 6 March a red-letter day to help parents and carers learn more about apprenticeships for Scotland’s young people
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cotland’s Biggest Parents’ Evening was a nationwide initiative from Developing the Young Workforce (DYW),
Skills Development Scotland and the Scottish Government, to actively encourage more young people to choose an apprenticeship when they leave school. The event was part of Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2019, the annual campaign highlighting the value that apprenticeships and work-based learning brings to individuals, employers and the Scottish economy. Across Glasgow, DYW Glasgow took the lead in supporting this event and prepared a tool-kit for companies and organisations seeking to become involved. DYW Glasgow has been urging companies to help parents and carers to find out more about the skills and qualifications needed to secure a bright future in the work place. Businesses were encouraged to
create their own in-house events and then tell the wider public through social media what they have been doing. Parents learned more about the three types of apprenticeship in Scotland: Foundation Apprenticeships; Modern Apprenticeships and Graduate Apprenticeships. There are more than 37,000 young Scots working, learning and earning money as Modern Apprentices today, with over 27,000 starting in the last year. Leona Seaton, Programme Director,
DYW Glasgow, said: “This is a national event which we were delighted to support. DYW Glasgow encouraged all businesses to take part in Scotland’s
Biggest Parents’ Evening. We prepared a tool-kit for use on the day and we utilised social media to keep everyone informed about all of the activities in companies across Glasgow. We wanted to hear about all the great stories.”
More and more
young people are choosing apprenticeships as a path to a rewarding career”
James Russell, Skills Development
Scotland’s Director of Operations for Career Information, Advice and Guidance, said: “More and more young people are choosing apprenticeships as a path to a rewarding career. And more and more employers are turning to apprenticeships to provide skills for the future. “This is why Skills Development
Scotland worked with DYW to launch Scotland’s Biggest Parents’ Evening as part of Scottish Apprenticeship Week.
The aim was for parents across Scotland to better understand the options work- based learning can provide and the growing opportunities that exist across Foundation, Modern and Graduate Apprenticeships.” The theme for Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2019 was ‘Skills for the Future’, recognising the importance of investing in the workforce. Co-ordinated by Skills Development Scotland, the campaign aimed to encourage more employers to take on apprentices. It also celebrated the achievements of individual apprentices and all those who have contributed to their success. Director of National Training
Programmes Katie Hutton said: “Scottish Apprenticeships are increasingly becoming a vital means for industry to shape its workforce. More and more individuals are recognising the benefits of work-based learning, with opportunities to gain skills in careers for the future. This year’s #ScotAppWeek also
encouraged people, including current and past apprentices, to show their gratitude for individuals who have made a difference to their careers.
#BigParentsEve #ScotAppWeek
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