This class is a combined Communications and Modern Studies group where you will get the opportunity to develop your research and writing skills using the subject of social issues in the UK as the theme.
This class is a combined Communications and Modern Studies group where you will get the opportunity to develop your research and writing skills using the subject of social issues in the UK as the theme.
Apart from developing your writing skills, the class is also very much discussion based – offering the chance to share news stories and current events of the week, to expand your knowledge of what’s going on in the news and to enhance your communication skills.
Who
Open to all current Access to Industry students. If you are interested, contact your Caseworker for more information.
When
The course runs periodically, usually one day a week. Future dates TBC.
Why
A chance to discuss and debate different topics, to hear different points of view, as well as have fun.
About Us
What We Do
Access to Industry works with individuals to support them into education and employment. Our work delivers real transformative change, assisting individuals to overcome personal difficulties that impede their progress.
We do this through programmes and courses that provide one-to-one support, group work, tutored classes and work experience. Our aim is to facilitate access to further and higher education, training and employment. We are an approved SQA (Scottish Qualification Authority) centre.
Our programmes and courses develop essential core skills such as communication, ICT (Information and Communications Technology) and problem solving. We take a holistic approach and offer individual support that aims to alleviate wider personal barriers.
History
Access to Industry was established as a charity in 2000. Initially the creative industry sector provided the focus for our programmes but through time we expanded the remit of our work as well as our geographical reach.
Our history and development inform the content of the programmes we offer today. We are pleased to offer a broad range of opportunities to anyone eligible, regardless of background or age.
We have increased our professional skills and knowledge by supporting unemployed people with particular needs, whether they are in recovery from substance use, have an offending history, experience of homelessness, or require support for their mental health.
More About Us
Originally operating from the Wester Hailes area of Edinburgh we expanded across the East of Scotland as we developed further education ‘Access Courses’. These were designed to encourage people unlikely to access mainstream college courses – without a bit of additional support – to apply for and then retain a college place.
In 2003 we began to develop a specialism in supporting the specific needs of people in recovery from substance misuse. Part of this specialism was delivered in one-to-one support but also in ensuring our programme of activity enabled routine building and the opportunity to grow both in confidence and academic qualifications.
Our in-house ‘community’ college was born at this point and our partnership to deliver this with (now) Edinburgh College. Our name changed to Access to Industry.
In 2006 we began development of another specialism, supporting people with an offending history. We offered an innovating employability ‘through-care’ support system initially to young men from HM YOI Polmont being liberated to areas in the central belt of Scotland, and subsequently to adults being liberated from HMP Edinburgh and to women offenders.
As an organisation we continue to develop opportunities for people who are unemployed and who face barriers to employment.
Other Services
Disclosure Training
Knowing how a history of offending can impact on someone’s employment choices and prospects can be tricky without knowledge of disclosure. We provide training that gives information and practical advice to agencies supporting clients with convictions.
This Strategic Internal Communication Skills training course uses current research which shows that internal communications can be a powerful agent of change, driving the honest and regular discussion on topics essential to staff morale.
This Recording and Report Writing training course aims to develop on the skills & confidence of the participants in structuring, writing and evaluating forms of communication so others can understand them.
Record Keeping and cSkills Course Is Offered By Aintree Training Limited
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