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	See the benefits to your business If we are to deliver a smart, successful Scotland, we must develop the skills that will get us there. Enterprise in Education will shape the business people of tomorrow, and help today’s businesses enjoy a share of that success now and in the future. Join other businesses BT View our full BT case study PUPIL PLACEMENTS The Inland Revenue When our RMS business stream won the 2004 North Lanarkshire Council Gold Award for Work Experience, we saw it as a fitting acknowledgement of the merits of the 'Education in Industry' programme we have been involved with since 1989.We strive to offer young people on work placement a realistic and worthwhile experience of a clerical working environment. The partnership promoted us as an attractive recruiter in the local area, and helped promote our image as a modern, customer focused organisation with a mission to enable a well as regulate. Staff who were involved benefited from improved teamwork, leadership and communication skills as well as the satisfaction that they were contributing to the local community. Sandra Ewen MBE People Development Manager – Inland Revenue Management Services (RMS) LOCAL ADOPT A SCHOOL Petrofac Limited The relationship between Petrofac and Kincorth Academy in Aberdeen has exceeded all of our expectations. Our experience has been one of mutually shared benefits; a useful exposure to the world of work and enterprise for Kincorth Academy, and a positive engagement in our local community, and with potential future recruits, for Petrofac. Jim Atak Managing Director – Petrofac Facilities Management Ltd MULTIPLE SCHOOL ENGAGEMENT The Royal Bank of Scotland The Royal Bank of Scotland’s Face 2 Face with Finance (F2F) programme utilises our personal finance expertise to help young people gain the confidence to deal with financial matters. Trained branch staff act as F2F partners, helping teachers deliver financial education, and in turn this builds our employees’ confidence, teamwork and communication skills. We provide teachers with all the materials they need, free of charge. Jane Mcdonagh Community Investment Manager – The Royal Bank of Scotland Group BUSINESS ADVISER Blue Diamond One of the main benefits as a sole trader is the increase in networking opportunities in the education and business sectors. The enterprise activities provide opportunities to engage with new groups of experts. I love the challenge of channelling the young people’s enthusiasm and off the wall ideas into sound business proposals. There is no doubt that we have the ideas and talent out there. Walter Smith Director – Blue Diamond A SCOTLAND-WIDE ROLL-OUT Standard Life Standard Life Group’s Basix-World of Work workshops make a significant contribution to an important educational stage for S4-S6 students, with particular emphasis placed upon career aspirations. The Basix programme helps build our brand, enhances our public reputation and provides cost effective staff development, retention and motivation. Materials are adapted for adult learners, special needs young people and socially excluded groups. Eileen Black Enterprise Liaison Manager – Standard Life PEER TO PEER MENTORING PricewaterhouseCoopers PwC encourages peer-to-peer feedback and mentoring to fulfill ambitious goals. Working with head teachers improves our knowledge and skills, and helps head teachers realise an enterprising culture for Scotland’s education. People at PwC want to be involved and are committed to pulling down day-to-day barriers to achieve our best. Caroline Roxburgh Partner – PricewaterhouseCoopers << Back to the main business page

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