"change is the only constant." heraclitus, greek philosopher

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"Change is the only constant." Heraclitus, Greek philosopher Colleges Responding to Change

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"Change is the only constant." Heraclitus, Greek philosopher. Colleges Responding to Change. The Merger Process. Adam Smith College Carnegie College Elmwood College (part). Fife College. College Outcome Agreements Principles. Efficient Regional Structures. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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"Change is the only constant."Heraclitus, Greek philosopher

Colleges Responding to Change

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The Merger Process

Adam Smith CollegeCarnegie CollegeElmwood College (part)

Fife College

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College Outcome AgreementsPrinciples

Efficient Regional Structures

Right learning in the right place

High quality & efficient learning

A developed workforce

Sustainable Institutions

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College Outcome AgreementsSet out what we plan to deliver in Fife

176,084 SUMS7785 FT STUDENTS

£11.5Mcommercial£31M SFC

1000 JOB ENTRIES1500 WORK PLACEMENTS

600 EMPLOYERS ENGAGED400+ EMPLOYER CUSTOMERS

350 new start APPRENTICESHIPS770 continuing APPRENTICESHIPS

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The Challenge ?The negative……

• Severe Financial restrictions• Incompatibility of

employment programmes• Perception of colleges and

Vocational education• STEM, literacy and numeracy• The burden of compliance• Systemic change

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The Challenge ?The opportunity……

Community Planning Processand local partnership working

Focus on employment outcomes Vocational excellence in schools Curriculum for Excellence More Modern Apprenticeships A Business and Industry facing

curriculum

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• Would you advise your children to attend your local college?

• Are you aware of the opportunities that your local college presents ?

• Do you think college graduates have a better chance of a job than a university graduate?

• Would you support the idea of S3 and S4 starting a vocational college programme?

Questions