Summary

In line with Scottish Government DYW Recommendation 14, this key conference will demonstrate innovative approaches to building the bridge between employers and all sectors of education. We will:

(1) highlight to delegates the role of languages in the creation of an outward-looking labour market, based on current effective partnerships; and

(2) present employability resources developed by an international group of careers advisers. You will also hear from industry experts in the service and STEM industries respectively.

Who should attend

• Staff with responsibility for careers information, advice and guidance in colleges, universities and schools
• Language Lecturers
• DYW Officers in schools,
• DYW representatives from local authorities

Aims

• Highlight the role of languages as an employability tool
• Demonstrate the role of languages as a means of increasing Scotland's international profile
• Present a toolkit for use by DYW officers and careers advisers for linking languages and business
• Present a resource developed by an international consortium for careers advisers to use for workshops with language graduates or young people considering studying languages at college or university