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HICCaP (Highlands & Islands Community Capacity Partnership) delivers SCVO's workforce development project for the benefit of third sector organisations operating in the Highlands & Islands. Click here for more information about the Project.

Community Learning and Development - 22 Aug 08

The Standards Council for CLD Is inviting key employers in the field of CLD, to a half day discussion session in Edinburgh on the 9th of September. This event is for employers and training providers (and anyone else who is interested) to discuss the issues and to form a collective response to the QAA’s consultation on the benchmark statement for “Youth work, community education and community development” qualifications across the UK.

The SURF Awards for Best Practice in Urban Regeneration 2008 - 14 Aug 08

The Scottish Urban Regeneration Forum (SURF) and the Scottish Government's Scottish Centre for Regeneration (SCR) are teaming up again to deliver the prestigious SURF Awards for Best Practice in Urban Regeneration 2008. These are presented each year to projects that are doing outstanding regeneration work in some of Scotland's most disadvantaged communities. The deadline for nominations is 12 noon on Friday 19 September 2009.

Scottish Charity Perspectives - 14 Aug 08

The Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator has published 'Public and Charity Perspectives: Summary of the 2008 OSCR Surveys'. Two surveys carried out earlier this year tracked levels of public trust in Scottish charities and sought feedback from charities on OSCR's priorities, communications and operational functions.

A Consultation on the Next Generation of National Qualifications in Scotland - 13 Aug 08

The Scottish Government wants a qualifications system that works for all young people. This consultation sets out a range of proposals designed to ensure that National Qualifications equip young people for the demands of the Twenty-first Century. In the Foreword to the document, Fiona Hyslop, Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning, says: "we must ensure that our qualifications system helps to deliver the values, purposes and principles of Curriculum for Excellence".

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Experiences of Working Life for Highland Pupils
Highland Council is supporting young people to gain experience of the working world through two key initiatives: Skills for Work and Work Experience. For both these initiatives, there is a need for schools and young people to engage with local employers. Highland Council would very much welcome working with voluntary organisations in this way, so that young people can become aware of, and begin to experience, jobs in this sector.

Moray Firth Media Trust
Making the Media Work for You’ Training Workshops Do you have something to say to the public through the media? If you work for a charity, community group, community council or small business, knowing more about the media could help you get your message to a bigger audience.

New National Occupational Standards Directory
A new database is now available with information on National Occupational Standards (NOS) which are helpful guides to good practice in any job. Employers, managers and individuals can look up NOS for all sorts of roles. For example they can be used in selection, recruitment, supervision, appraisal etc. Individuals can also use them as a check on what they want to learn etc. The link above gives information on the database and also useful guide to how to use NOS.

The HNC Working with Communities
The HNC Working with Communities and the access course: Introduction to Community Learning and Development are both available on-line with tutor support and were designed to address Community Learning and Development within the Community Planning framework, along with changes in community education. The HNC is delivered on a part-time basis (two years) with the completion of seven core and one optional modules necessary to complete the course. The aim is to encourage people from the voluntary sector to undertake one or two modules this September (induction in late August). The modules can also be offered as Continuing Professional Development. Access to the HNC is as open as possible with no set prerequisites but the access course can assist as an introduction to Community Learning and Development to build skills and confidence.

Useful Websites
Looking for contacts, information or advice in your area? Then have a look through our useful websites to help you on your way! Remember - if you would like to add your site to the list, just let us know at hiccap@scvo.org.uk

Using the Learning in Regeneration Skills Pack in the Community Learning and Development Sector
The Scottish Centre for Regeneration (SCR) in conjunction with Peoplematters will be holding a must attend FREE workshop in Inverness on 25th March. The workshop will provide the necessary support for you to link the Learning in Regeneration Skills Pack with some of the CLD tools and resources you currently use or are planning to implement in the future.

Windmills Resource for Personal Development
Windmills is a great programme for career and life management in the face of ongoing changes in our environment. The interactive website has exercises that guide you toward identifying the skills and strengths you already have and building on them to achieve a balance between working, learning, playing and giving. This is a good resource also for organisations who will benefit from employees that have taken control of their development and are able to fully contribute to the organisation as part of their overall life and career plan.

29 Sep 08 Dumfries
Future Scotland, the National Conversation and related debate
Seminar

30 Sep 08 Inverness
Essential Presentation Skills
Training Course

30 Sep 08 Edinburgh
Fundraising Fundamentals
Training Course

01 Oct 08 Cumbernauld
CVS Conference
Conference

01 Oct 08 Thurso
Nominated First Aider refresher training course
Training Course

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