The initiative, delivered by NHS Forth Valley’s Employability Service in partnership with Forth Valley College’s Alloa campus, runs during school hours and term time. It supports parents to achieve qualifications at SCQF Levels 5 & 6 through administrative work experience placements within NHS Forth Valley and partner services.
Noelle Mackay, Employability Manager for NHS Forth Valley, stated, “As an anchor organisation, NHS Forth Valley is committed to supporting local people to develop the skills and experience they need to secure employment in their area. Our partnerships with Forth Valley College and Clackmannanshire and Falkirk Council employability services have enabled us to create a programme that supports parents to gain valuable experience, creating a pool of skilled candidates who are ready to begin their career in administration.”
Leanne Wilson, Director of Curriculum for Care, Sport, Business and Communities at Forth Valley College, added, “We are delighted to welcome the first group of students to the NHS Forth Valley Administration Academy. This is a great example of how partnership working can create flexible learning opportunities that fit around people’s lives, while giving them the skills, qualifications and practical experience that employers are looking for. We’re really looking forward to supporting the students throughout the programme and seeing where it takes them next.”
Upon completion, students will receive support from NHS Forth Valley’s Employability Service and Clackmannanshire and Falkirk Council’s employability services to transition into employment or further education.
The course is funded by the Raising Income through Skills and Education (RISE) initiative and aligns with the Scottish Government’s ‘Tackling Child Poverty’ strategy.
