Guidance for Scotlands Talent's

On placement I was introduced to ‘Talent Scotland’ at an event, they are a branch of Scotland Development International a government agent who aim to development growth in the Scottish economy through encouraging fresh talent to study, stay and enter Scotland from over-sea’s, to close the skills gaps in our economy. They aim to sustain wealth in the marketplace and pioneer skills, and talent, encouraging inward investment, business expansion overseas and foreign investment in the Scotland; to broaden the international appeal and increase diversity in our marketplace.

I realised that this was part of the ‘Skills for Scotland’ agenda to develop strategies to enhance learning and development of the Scottish nation. The agendas aim to develop education frameworks and school curriculum to advance education and guidance for ‘fresh talent’. Innovative teaching and partnership working including careers education, where reference will be given to practical planning and application of knowledge and skills for the labour market, enhancing employability.

The role of guidance in our society will facilitate awareness of ‘self’ through ‘narrative’ where practitioners will reflect characteristics and motivation to clients and identify talents. The practitioner will establish direction of interest from the client and facilitate learning, research and further analysis of ‘self’ and ‘opportunity’ to support transition stages. This will broaden the client’s awareness and understanding of social structures and how to make decisions with regards potential employment opportunities for transitions, volunteering, work experience, placements, internships, participating in group activity and events, networking for opportunities - skills for work and wealth!

.....the guidance profession at large facilitating fresh talent, through fresh approaches, partnerships and knowledge sharing activities.