Summary
The Digital Career Skills strategy aims to use a multi-agency partnership approach to develop accessible training programmes, which teach the key skills necessary to find employment in the Digital sector.
Making A Difference
To learn how Digital Skills training can make a difference on an individual level, read Bash’s story in the article below. A summary of the Community Plan performance indicators that can be used to track the impact of the Digital Career Skills strategy can be found in the Performance section.
The demand for a digital work force within Scotland has grown significantly over the last 2 years as result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Employers are looking for digitally literate workers across many sectors, including the public and creative industries. Digital Career Skills is a strategy that aims to support people and help them navigate the world of work in a new and evolving digital age.
Partnerships have been made across numerous agencies, such as Glasgow Life, Skills Development Scotland, and Glasgow City Council, to support young people through training that equips them with the skills needed for further employment in the Tech industry. These courses not only supply people with the knowledge and skills needed to attain employment but also teaches cyber security and gives information on career progression in the industry.
One of the many projects in the Digital Career Skills folio is the Glasgow Code Learning programme, which you can about in more detail in this article from the Young People theme.
Digital Career Skills in Action
Bash, after working as a security officer through his training account with Skills Development Scotland, enrolled on the Glasgow Code Learning Programme. He showed a proactive approach to his learning, wishing to discuss his CV, career aspirations and drive to seek support on what to do next after completion of the course. From this he was able to obtain a Professional Development Award in Cyber Resilience
(SCQF Level 7) and further develop his technological skills for prospective employers.
William Murray, the Digital Skills Planning manager for Skills Development Scotland explained that the proactive approach exampled by Bash meant that he was considered as a candidate for an opportunity with Securigroup. Not only was this a beneficial opportunity for Bash, but it also showcases the valuable contribution programmes such as the Glasgow Code Learning Programme have to offer to the world of work, with William commenting:
“In addition to the engagement on the Glasgow Code Learning programme from Glasgow Caledonian University, this ensured a quick turnaround on candidate acquisition for both the employer and learning provider, with a clear demonstration of the value of the Glasgow Code Learning programme as a talent pipeline for the digital technologies sector in Glasgow”.
