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APPRENTICESHIPS IN SCIENCE

The Life Sciences Industry Leadership Group and Skills Development Scotland (SDS) employers in the Life Sciences and Food Technology sector to join us for an update on Apprenticeships and work-based learning.

Date: Thursday 27 June
Time: 10:00 – 13:00 (lunch provided)
Venue: Stirling (details tbc)

This event will provide an opportunity for employers in the Life Sciences and Food Technology sector to:

  • Hear first-hand from companies and apprentice the vast benefits it brings to the business

  • Get an update on the latest developments in work-based learning in the sectors

  • Hear from employers and colleges about successful delivery of Modern/Foundation Apprenticeships

  • Share your ideas and recommendations for SDS and partners


The event will include presentations, discussion groups a networking lunch.

The morning event will involve case studies from employers involved in Foundation and Modern Apprenticeships as well as an update on new developments in Modern Apprenticeships that include more flexible frameworks and the hot area of Advanced Therapies. Showcasing how you can grow your own talent in a variety of occupations in Science.

Foundation Apprenticeship delivery partners are also invited to stay for the afternoon session for a sectoral Community of Practice meeting focussed on FA delivery in these priority sectors.  

Life Sciences Employer Survey

The Life Sciences Industry Leadership Group and Skills Development Scotland (SDS) would also appreciate your assistance completing this very short survey, which will help identify knowledge gaps in work-based learning and raise awareness of skills development support available to the industry. This survey provides you with an opportunity to influence the direction of future work based learning, and will help SDS shape provision and facilitate skills workshops in response to industry needs.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MRHFSXV

Earlier Event: 24 June
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Later Event: 27 June