Eleanor Harris - Aspen People Ltd Enga… · Eleanor Harris Principal Depute, Vice Principal Curriculum “One of the key aims of the College is ultimately to produce work-ready students;

Eleanor Harris Principal Depute, Vice Principal Curriculum

“One of the key aims of the College isultimately to produce work-ready students; work ready- employees, who leave the College with a set of skills that we’ve equipped them with go out to employers who are ready, willing and able to take them on board.”

GLAS

GOW

CLY

DE C

OLL

EGE

Working togetherYour organisation’s workforce is its biggest asset and our students are the workforce of the future.

Glasgow Clyde College works together with our partners to cultivate and maintain meaningful partnerships with industry employers, schools and other stakeholders across the community; enabling them to become co-investors and designers in the curriculum.

Glasgow Clyde College is a sector-leading centre for vocational and academic education. Formed in 2013 from the merger of Anniesland, Cardonald and Langside Colleges, we have forged strong links with some of Scotland’s most successful employers, including BAE Systems, ScottishPower, Rolls-Royce, Doosan Babcock, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, East Renfrewshire Council, Scottish Water, Scottish Child Minding Association, Alzheimers Scotland, Job Centre Plus, Skills Development Scotland, CrossReach and Barrhead Travel.

We deliver over 1,150 Modern Apprenticeships in engineering, construction, fashion and textiles, water, healthcare and journalism.

We strive to:• drive excellence and quality across the College• produce work-ready, enterprising and digitally-fluent students• support the current and future needs of the local, regional and national economy.

This brochure outlines just some of the highlightsof our partnership working. To find out more visitglasgowclyde.ac.uk or contact [email protected]

INTRO

DUCTION

Employer Engagement

* WorkinginpartnershipwiththeNHSGreaterGlasgowandClyde andwithRenfrewshireCouncilforlearnerswithAdditionalSupportfor LearningNeeds(ASL)–ourcollaborationwasawardedtheSURFAwardfor BestPracticeinCommunityRegenerationintheSupportfor WorkCategory

* YoungEnterpriseScotlandpartneredtheCollegeinthedelivery oftheirSocialEnterpriseforESOLlearnersatRoukenGlen

* WeworkalongsideawiderangeofGlasgowpartnerships toprovideESOLandALNprovisiontothemostdisadvantagedinthecity

* TheCommunityPlanningPartnershipshaveaskedustoconsultonthe YouthEmploymentStrategiesbeingdevelopedinthesouthandnorth ofGlasgow.

Facu

lty o

f Acc

ess

and

Cont

inui

ng L

earn

ing

Key Features

* Manyoftheprogrammeswedevelopwithourpartnerssupportthose furthestawayfromthelabourmarkettoaccesstraining

* CommunityPlanningPartnerships,JobsandBusinessGlasgow andGlasgowWorks,aswellasthevoluntarysector,haveallformed closeworkingrelationshipswithus

* GlasgowLifeandtheSouthAdultLearningPartnership havealsoaskedustoworkwiththemonlocalprojects

* Inconjunctionwithlocalpartnerswehavedevelopedcustomised provisiontomeetthediverserangeofneedsshownbythemost disadvantagedgroups

* WehaverecentlybeenawardedaYoungEnterpriseScotland PartnershipAward

* Togetherwithourpartnerswehavedeliveredasignificantvolumeof coursesforpupilsfromspecialneedsschools.

OVERVIEW

Facu

lty o

f Bus

ines

s an

d Fi

nanc

eEmployer Engagement

* WehavedevelopedstronglinkswithITindustryleaderssuchas CISCO,Microsoft,Oracle,Dell,CIW,CompTIA,BTandCapita

* ScottishInstituteforEnterprise,DepartmentofWorkand Pensions,andKPMGhavecreatedworkingpartnershipswithus

* ProfessionalbodiessuchasCIMAandACCAhave developedstronglinkswiththeFaculty

* WearemembersoftheScottishTourismAllianceandthe ScottishTourismandHospitalityAssociation

* Weenjoystrongpartnershipswithtravelindustryemployers suchasServisair,AviaTrans,ClydeTravelManagementand BarrheadTravel

* GlasgowLife,ActiveSchools,Addactions,RenfrewshireCouncil, FitnessScotland,RangersFC,PartickThistleFCandDisability Scotlandpartnerusonprojectsforsportandfitness

* TogetherwithHistoricScotlandwehavedevelopedproject-based workbriefs

* WorkingwithleadingnamesinthehospitalitysectorsuchasHilton, Marriott,CameronHouseandPremierInn,weareabletoofferour studentsasignificantnumberofplacements

* Boththebusinessandmedicalsectorsworkwithustoprovidestrong levelsofplacementsinhospitals,GPsurgeriesandmanyoftheleading Glasgow-widebusinessesandorganisations.

OVERVIEW

Key Features

* WearetheleadcollegefortheIndustryTrainingProvidersConsortium forScotland-supportinganumberofothercollegesinthe implementationofMicrosoftqualifications

* Wearedevelopinginnovativeworkintheuseofdigitaltechnologyand virtuallearningenvironmentstoenhancelearning

* WeareleadingpracticeinDevelopingScotland’sYoungWorkforce viaGameJamandCoderDojoprogrammingeventstoprimaryand secondaryschoolpupils

* CurrentlyweareworkingwithothercitycollegesandtheBBCtodeliver the‘MakeitDigital’Scotlandpilot

* WewerethefirsttrainingprovidertoworkwithTheScottishFoodand DrinkSkillsAcademy.

Facu

lty o

f Eng

inee

ring

and

Bui

lt En

viro

nmen

tEmployer Engagement

* AmajorityoftheFaculty’sprogrammesaredevelopedanddeliveredin conjunctionwithSectorSkillsCouncil’sandkeyemployersincluding BAESystems,Rolls-Royce,ScottishPowerandDiageo

* GlasgowCityCouncilpartnerwithusandallowaccesstotheir horticultureandlandscapingfacilities,whichtheirensures trainingismatchedtoemployerrequirements

* TheFacultyisaMemberoftheEnergySkillsPartnershipSteeringGroup andScottishRenewables

* InadditionwealsoworkwithSNIPEF,CITBandSECTTwhorepresent anumberofleadingemployerswithintheconstructionindustry.

OVERVIEW

Key Features

* Feedbackfromemployerssuggeststhattheyratehighlythequalityofthe provisiondeliveredandtheclearroutestoemploymentweoffer

* WearetheonlyproviderinScotlandofwatercourses,delivering qualificationsonbehalfofScottishWaterandothersuppliers throughouttheUK

* WearetheonlyGlasgowcollegetoprovidehorticultureand landscapingqualifications

* Wehaveestablishedamicrorenewablescentretomeetthedemands ofthisgrowingsector

* Thefacultyhasanexcellentschoolsprogrammeforstudentstogainextra qualificationswhilstremainingatschools.

Employer Engagement

* TheFacultyhasasignificantlevelofemployerengagementincluding studentsundertakingemployer-led,work-basedprojectsacrossallareas

* WehavedevelopedclosepartnershipswiththeScottishTextiles AcademicGroup,ScottishTextilesandLeatherAssociation andCreativeSkillset

* TheFacultyisanintegralpartnerinwritingtheScottishTextilesSkills StrategyandActionPlan

* WehaveexcellentlinkswithScottishBallet,theRoyalConservatoireof ScotlandandWelshBallet

* CreativeLoop,CreativeSkillset,NUJ,BBC,STUC,theScottishMedia AcademyandBauerMediapartnertheFacultyinthedeliveryof accreditedtrainingforthemediasector

* AstheleadfortheScottishTextilesAcademicGroupwehavebeen workingwithHRHthePrinceofWales,DumfriesHouse,Marksand Spencer,JohnLewisPartnership,Burberry,ChristopherKaneand variousScottishmanufacturerstodevelopaTextileHeritageCentre withschoolworkshopsandpre-apprenticeworkshops

* TheFacultyalsoplayedakeyroleintherecentFestivalofFashionat DumfriesHouse

* InconjunctionwithCreativeScotlandandDigitalEnterpriseGlasgow, theCollegerunsanincubatorhubfornewbusinessesinthecreative industrysector.Thesuccessrateforthecompaniessupportedhas beenover80%.

* Wehavedevelopedsignificantpartnershipsthroughfundingfrom relevantindustryagencies,SkillsDevelopmentScotland(SDS),Scottish Government,ScottishEnterpriseandHighlandsandIslandsEnterprise.

Facu

lty o

f Cre

ativ

e an

d Cu

ltura

l Ind

ustr

ies

OVERVIEW

Key Features

* Excellentstudentdestinationstatistics,inparticularforfashion,textiles, art,digitaldesign,journalismandtelevisionproduction

* OnlyScottishproviderofstringedinstrumentmakingcourses.

* WealsoofferanhonoursdegreeinGraphicDesign,andyearsoneand twooftheBAinTextiles.

Facu

lty o

f Hea

lth a

nd W

ellb

eing Employer Engagement

* NHSGreaterGlasgowandClydeandNHSEducationScotlandandother NHSBoardsacrossScotlandtaskuswithcreatinganddeliveringbespoke training.Ourstudentsbenefitfromworkexperienceinhospitalsfor NursingandOccupationalTherapySupport.

* Asignificantlevelofstudentsalsobenefitfromplacementsthroughout thecaresectorinnurseries,carehomesandprimaryschools

* GlasgowCityCounciljointlydeliverstheFirstStepstoChildcareProject withtheCollege.Thisinnovativeinitiativeisaimedatgettingparentsback intoworkbycreatingfamilyfriendlypathwaysintothechildcaresector

* CarrickSpainLochLomondhasformedapartnershipwiththeFacultyto providehighqualitytrainingexperienceforHNCBeautyTherapystudents

* TheScottishChildMindingAssociationworkswithustodeliverCPDand trainingfortheirmembers.

OVERVIEW

Key Features

* Weachieveasignificantscaleofcommercialdeliveryincludingarange ofPDAsandVQsinHealthandSocialCare,Playwork,ChildhoodPractice, OccupationalTherapySupportandLifeSciences

* AnewNHSGreaterGlasgowandClydeModernApprenticeprogramme (100places)whichexpandsoveranumberofoccupationalroleswithinthe NHSinbothPrimaryandSecondaryCareisbeingdeliveredbytheFaculty.

* Ournetworkofemployerlinkssuppliesplacementorworkexperiencein almosteveryHealthandWellbeingprogramme

* TheFacultyisaspecialistproviderofHNCsinarangeofnicheareas includingCounselling,AdditionalSupportNeedsandWorking withCommunities

* InpartnershipwiththeUniversityofStrathclyde,wearedeliveringdegree levelstudyinEducationandSocialServices.

“Kyle feels he is progressing well in his apprenticeship at BAE Systems. His attitude to work is continuing to improve and he isnow even more focussed on doing his best. Kyle attributes his success to the experience and skills developed while on the Powerskills course at Glasgow Clyde College.”Glasgow Clyde College

“Being at college helped me get ready for my interview and I knew what kind of things they would ask me. I don’t think I would have got the job if I hadn’t been at college because it also meant I could take along my work and things I had already made to show off my skills and ability. I am proud to be working for BAE because they are a prestigious company and everyone knows who they are.”Kyle Sweeney, Student

BAE Systemsand Glasgow Clyde CollegePowerskills Programme

Facu

lty o

f Eng

inee

ring

and

Bui

lt En

viro

nmen

t

“Kyle successfully completed a Powerskills EngineeringCourse at Glasgow Clyde College in June 2015 and this has undoubtedly helped him in successfully gaining a place on BAE Systems Naval Ship 2015 Modern Apprenticeship Programme.The entry criteria for this programme looks at candidates’ abilitiesto learn and whether the candidates have an interest engineeringor experience in practical tasks and by achieving this course it proved Kyle meets that criteria.”Charlie Murphy, BAE SystemsApprentice & Skills Training Manager

CASE STUDY

ScottishPowerand Glasgow Clyde CollegePowerskills Programme

Facu

lty o

f Eng

inee

ring

and

Bui

lt En

viro

nmen

t

“I liked the electrical and practical work, and found I was really good at it which helped on the Foundation Programme. I always liked to compare myself to others, and try and improve my work asthe course progressed.”Michael MacFarlane, Student

“Michael joined our Powerskills Programme in 2013 progressing onto our Engineering Foundation Programme in August 2014. During his time on this programme Michael showed he had the aptitude, ability and attitude to succeed in our industry and we were delighted when he accepted the offer to join our Craft Apprenticeship Programme in May 2015. Since then Michael has been gaining valuable vocational qualifications and technicalskills as part of his ongoing career development.”Eileen Harper,Head of Learning & Development, ScottishPower

“After hearing about the Powerskills course from his careers advisor, Michael enrolled at Glasgow Clyde College in winter 2013. Powerskills is a course run in partnership with ScottishPower, aimed at providing an opportunity for successful candidates to progress onto their Foundation Programme. The top candidates from the Foundation Programme automatically qualify for an opportunity with ScottishPower.”Glasgow Clyde College

CASE STUDY

“The Engineering Skills programme was designed to prepare young people for a career in the engineering industry. Rory was very keen to learn and develop new and relevant skills which would help him to progress into an apprenticeship. He excelled at the College and when an apprenticeship opportunity arose at Doosan Babcock, he was quick to apply and progressed through a rigorous application and interview process and was rewarded with an offer of employment.”Glasgow Clyde College

“Being at Glasgow Clyde College made me more independent and mature. When I was at school I used to just mess about, but now I want to work hard. All I wanted was to get an apprenticeship with Doosan Babcock and everything I learned at college has allowed me to do this.”Rory Robertson, Student

Doosan Babcock and Glasgow Clyde CollegePowerskills Programme

Facu

lty o

f Eng

inee

ring

and

Bui

lt En

viro

nmen

t

“Doosan Babcock were pleased to build on our relationship with Glasgow Clyde College in supporting the Cashback Engineering Skills programme. We felt that it was a good opportunity to share our knowledge and experience of the engineering construction industry and allow young people to make informed decisions on their futures. The fact that two of the participants gained an apprenticeship with Doosan Babcock is a measure of the success of the programme in introducing new people to the sector. There was a good mix of college input with Doosan Babcock supporting by providing employability training, Health & Safety sessions and industry knowledge sessions along with site visits to our own premises. We look forward to continuing our partnership with the College in 2016.”Phil Carruthers,Approved Centre Manager, Doosan Babcock

CASE STUDY

Local secondary school teachers and pupils attended a series of free and innovative textiles workshops which took take place at Dumfries House, one of Britain’s most beautiful and historic stately homes.

The Future Textiles Programme, which was developed in collaboration with Glasgow Clyde College, Ayrshire College and The Scottish Textiles Academic Group, aimed to raise awareness of employment opportunities within the textiles industry and teach textile-related skills to young people that are living in Scotland. HRH Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay, has shown support for the project, which is set to run until January 2016, received funding from Creative Scotland’s Cashback for Creativity.

Fashion and Textiles lecturers from Glasgow Clyde College delivered the workshops, which armed participating teachers with the knowledge needed to confidently relay what they had learned back to their classes and teach school pupils introductory manufacturing skills, which are not currently taught in schools and colleges. Participants took home a finished product they made out of fabric donated by sponsors such as Johnstons of Elgin, Alex Begg & Co and Robert Noble. The initiative is expected to run again in late 2016.

Dumfries Houseand Glasgow Clyde College

Facu

lty o

f Cre

ativ

e an

d Cu

ltura

l Ind

ustr

ies

“The local industry currently has 20 textile-related companies and many of them are considering recruiting Modern Apprenticeships. Participation in these workshops will give pupils a greater understanding of industry requirements and the rich heritage of Scottish Textiles. Mastering these traditional skills could make them ideal candidates for employment and apprenticeship opportunities with local textile companies in the future.”Glasgow Clyde College

CASE STUDY

“The course helped me with all barriers I have always faced, they helped with everything from childcare to transport. Being on my own they won’t realise how much they helped me get back on the ladder. Thank you"Glasgow Clyde College

In response to the Scottish Government’s guarantee of increased levels of childcare, Glasgow City Council decided to approach Glasgow Clyde College to design the First Steps to Childcare course. Glasgow City Council’s bold vision was to fill this imminent staffing shortage whilst simultaneously solving social problems in the city.

The First steps to Childcare course is an innovative programme co-designed and co-delivered to better equip ‘just coping’ parents to understand and meet the learning and development needs of their children and to develop their employment-readiness. Jointly selected by the City Council and the College, each candidate is interviewed to ensure any potential barriers are removed.

• Childcare is secured for all days of the programme by Glasgow City Council. • Successful applicants are given a 4 week induction focusing on confidence building • The teaching day is also organised around family friendly times of 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 03:00 pm• Because the course is part-time it does not interfere with benefits • Lunches and travel are also paid for by Glasgow City Council to remove any possibly penalties for learning• A PVG is paid for by the college • Those who continue with the course will then get work experience in a Partner Nursery• Mentors provided by Glasgow City Council continue to support participants during this time in the workplace.

Partnership WorkingCase Study – Childcare

Facu

lty o

f Hea

lth a

nd W

ellb

eing

“I think this course has given me the chance to build a future for myself. It’s given me a chance to do what I have always wanted to do and work with children. I am more confident and I have been able to build new friendships.”

On completion of the units students will have achieved the NPA in Childcare and Playwork which allows the students to gain registration with the SSSC as a support worker or to undertake further study. The most popular progression route though is provided by Glasgow City Council who, for the first time, have created opportunities to in their nurseries to allow some of these students to gain their SVQ in Health and Social Services (Children and Young People) atlevels 2 and 3 – ready to take up Job Opportunities in Childcare for GlasgowCity Council on qualification.

From the initial cohort.• 15 completed the 4 week induction and achieved the Care of Children Unit and gained their PVG – a 100% attainment PI• 14 then signed up for the remaining 16 week NPA award where 13 completed and passed the programme with one dropping out because of personal circumstances – giving a 93% attainment PI• To put this in context, the sector average for attainment for part-time FE courses is 77% and in Glasgow the average is only 65%. In terms of progression these candidates will be well placed to take up permanent employment opportunities and so help meet the Government’s guarantee.

CASE STUDY

The Carrick Spa, at Cameron House Hotel on the banks of LochLomond, is one of the UK’s most prestigious spas, which offers a wide range of luxury relaxation and beauty therapies over seventeen treatment rooms. It has been awarded Scottish Hotel Spa of the year on no less than three occasions and in 2015 it was announced it was the winner of the World Luxury Spa Award. A reputation like this hangs or falls on the quality of the therapists they can employ and the Carrick Spa has approached Glasgow Clyde College as their preferred supplier of Graduate Beauty Therapy students to work in their spa.

We are delighted to have gained this partnership and it is a credit to the professionalism and high standards of the Beauty Therapy staff that the College has gained the reputation of producing students who can work in such a distinguished and renowned establishment. Initially this partnership focussed on headhunting the very best graduates that Glasgow Clyde College can produce. However, they have now been so impressed with the standards that they are happy to offer paid work to our students whilst in training during their HND Beauty Therapy.

We look forward to a rich and rewarding partnership in the coming years for both the Carrick Spa and our students.

Carrick Spa, Cameron Houseand Glasgow Clyde CollegePartnership Working

Facu

lty o

f Hea

lth a

nd W

ellb

eing

CASE STUDY

Glasgow Clyde College Cardonald Campus hosted a Microsoft “Test Fest” in conjunction with Microsoft and Prodigy Learning.

Computing students were given an opportunity to sit a Microsoft qualification worth £90, free of charge. In addition to the potential Microsoft Certification they would achieve, the top three scores won prizes of a £50 Amazon voucher, a portable hard disk, and a Raspberry Pi project computer.

Microsoft certification is an optional, world-wide, industry-recognised certification for those pursuing a career path in IT infrastructure, database design or software development using Microsoft technologies. The competition was organised to help students gain this very valuable qualification.

In total 59 Microsoft Technology Associate exam passes were clocked up by the students. A fantastic addition to their SQA qualification.

MicrosoftPartnership WorkingCase Study

Facu

lty o

f Fac

ulty

of B

usin

ess

and

Fina

nce

“Kirsty McDowell (HND2 Admin and Information Technology last year) gained her HND with 2 As in her Graded Units last year, but chose to go directly into a job. So now, instead of being trained, she is well on her way to becoming a trainer with a training organisation. She is being trained as a Microsoft Office Specialist Trainer, which she’s very excited about.”Glasgow Clyde College

CASE STUDY

“Regardless of the demands of the course, Laura never complained, rarely took time off and just got on with the job in hand. She worked very hard, through extremely difficult times, always turning up at college with a smile on her face and having time to support others in the class. Determination and hard work enabled her to juggle her health issues with course work and pass all her subjects, and the result is a job she is delighted with. She tells me that in particular, all the conversations relating to proof-reading have come in very useful!”Glasgow Clyde College

Sheridans SolicitorsPartnership WorkingCase Study

Facu

lty o

f Fac

ulty

of B

usin

ess

and

Fina

nce

“We are delighted that Laura successfully completed her Administration and IT HND, at Glasgow Clyde College in June 2015. Laura has been with the firm for over two years and has always demonstrated willingness and capacity to acquire new skills and knowledge. That she not only completed the course but was also presented with the Ede & Ravenscroft award for Student of the Year was therefore no surprise! Her success this year exemplifies the hard work and dedication required for a career in a legal office.”Chris Sheridan, Partner, Sheridans Solicitors, Glasgow

“Being at college helped me gain new skills and knowledge to enable me to progress in my chosen career. Glasgow Clyde provided me with a work placement and through this placement I obtained a part time job, which in turn led to a full time position in a legal office. I feel that Glasgow Clyde lecturers gave me the relevant tools and the confidence to go for the dream job I so desperately wanted. I am proud to say that I was a Glasgow Clyde College student and I would recommend anyone to go to this college. I am also proud to work for Sheridans Solicitors as they are a well known law firm with first class lawyers and they have given me the opportunity to grow my skills in their office.”Laura Fitzsimmons, Paralegal and Former Glasgow Clyde

Student (Cardonald Campus)

CASE STUDY

NotesW

orki

ng w

ith u

s

GLASGOW

CLYDE COLLEGE

To find out more, contactMargaret GilroyDirectorofFaculty-AccessandContinuingLearningmgilroy@glasgowclyde.ac.uk

Robert AndersonDirectorofFaculty-BusinessandFinanceranderson@glasgowclyde.ac.uk

Alex McCluskeyDirectorofFaculty-CreativeandCulturalIndustriesamccluskey@glasowclyde.ac.uk

David InnesDirectorofFaculty-EngineeringandtheBuiltEnvironmentdinness@glasgowclyde.ac.uk

John RaffertyDirectorofFaculty-HealthandWellbeingjrafferty@glasgowclyde.ac.uk

Duncan McDougallDirectorofCommercialandInternationalBusinessdmcdougall@glasgowclyde.ac.uk

John [email protected]

SEEING POTENTIALFINDING SOLUTIONSACHIEVING MORE

T_0141 272 [email protected]_GLASGOWCLYDE.AC.UK