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Skills Action Plan for Rural Scotland
Skills Action Plan for Rural Scotland
Previous minutes and reports of the Implentation Steering Group (ISG)
Find the terms of reference for the Implentation Steering Group (ISG), along with previous minutes and reports.
Rural Scotland Blogs and Newsletters
Read the latest blog and catch up with previous blogs and newsletters.
Blog: Empowering Rural Creatives: Unleashing the Hidden Superpower
Rachael Brown, Co-founder and CEO of Creative Entrepreneurs Club tells us about the skills programme for creative freelancers and the unique adaptability of rural creatives
Scottish Rural Parliament
Artemis Pana, National Coordinator at Scottish Rural Action tells us about the Scottish Rural Parliament and it’s work with the rural communities of Scotland
Farmer's Week 2023
Jenni Nelson, DYW Live Coordinator and Educator at e-Sgoil talks about DYW Live and the importance of the partnership, and about Farmers Week activities in February
The Importance of Diversity in the Land-Based Sector
Henry Graham, Chair of the Implementation Steering Group for the Skills Action Plan for Rural Scotland, talks about the importance of having a diverse workforce and the rewards of bringing new talent and skills into the workplace.
Skills for Growth provides Gaeltel with the spark to take on new staff
Susan Pellegrom, Chief Operating Officer at Gaeltel tells us how Skills for Growth has helped their business to identify the people and skills it needs to continue to grow and thrive in the future.
New initiative aims to tackle challenges with rural childcare
Mili Shukla, Sector Manager for Health and Social Care at Skills Development Scotland, talks about the importance of childminding, the challenges faced in the childcare sector and the development of the new Scottish Rural Childminding Partnership.
Apprenticeships in rural communities and getting involved
During Scottish Apprenticeship Week, Katie Fox, Skills Planning Manager for the Rural Economy at Skills Development Scotland, shares her insight into the value of apprenticeships, particularly for rural Scotland.