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SAAB Gender Commission publishes recommendations
The SAAB Gender Commission, has published its report and recommendations. Chaired by Natalie Buxton (SAAB Group Board and EEQ), the Commission makes 12 recommendations for employers, government and 'key influencers', to help tackle a lack of gender diversity in the workforce.
Starting early to dismantle gender stereotypes
Jane Brumpton, CEO of Early Years Scotland blogs about her role as a member of the SAAB Gender Commission and talks about the importance of focusing on the earliest years..
Breaking down barriers in apprenticeships
SAAB member organisation and charity, Action for Children, recently featured in the Scotsman with its Director, Paul Carberry, discussing SAAB Employer Equalities Group's (EEQ) recent work to help people with care experience.
SAAB EEQ member, Tony Scally, Chairs the short life working group on care experience. The group aims to develop and implement a plan to address issues affecting young people with care experience, specifically in accessing opportunities to work-based learning.
The Apprentice Engagement Group is recruiting!
Do you know a current apprentice who is passionate and vocal about the benefits of apprenticeships?
The SAAB Apprentice Engagement Group (AEG) is recruiting new, enthusiastic people to add to its membership. Members can be Foundation, Modern or Graduate Apprentices who are willing to provide the ‘apprentice voice’ on a variety of issues. This is a fantastic opportunity to further develop skills, influence policy and build professional networks.
Scottish Careers Week:
7 - 11 November
The national campaign showcases job opportunities across Scotland's industries for people thinking about their career and education choices. Employers can sign up for events focused on delivering meaningful work placements and mentoring young people and recruiting veterans. You can also get involved in Scottish Careers Week by sharing your top career advice as part of the #CareerHacks22 social media campaign
AEG member, Meg Scott, graduates with 1st class honours
SAAB Apprentice Engagement Group (AEG) member and current Graduate Apprentice of the Year, Meg Scott of AECON, has achieved a 1st class honours in civil engineering.
Read Meg's case study and find out more.
Other news this month
Statement on 2022-23 apprenticeship funding
- Skills Development Scotland recently issued a statement on apprenticeship funding for 2022-23. Read the full statement via the SDS website.
Apprenticeship development
- Help design and develop apprenticeships for your sector. SDS are looking for employers who can support with the current phase of standards and frameworks development across a variety of sectors: management; finance; customer services; hospitality; equine; freight and logistics; and manufacturing products.
Useful resources
- Want to find out more about the Career Review and how it's progressing?
Skills development Scotland has created an essential toolkit to help learning providers deliver successful Foundation Apprenticeship programmes.
- Labour Market Insights report - August 2022 provides the latest evidence on the impact on Scotland's economy, businesses and people.
- SDS has published the latest edition of the Monthly Participation Snapshot, providing a picture of the learning, training or work status of Scotland’s young people.
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