Workforce for the Future: Pilot
About the project
This project involved working in partnership with Developing the Young Workforce (DYW), museums and schools in lower Scottish Index of Multiple Depravation areas (SIMD). Pupils work to deliver an exhibition in a local museum, learn about the diversity of job roles in the sector and increase their employability skills. The ‘Workforce for the Future’ pilot project was funded through the Culture and Diversity Fund from Scottish Government.
Each museum worked with a school chosen in partnership with DYW and created a different learning resource that can be used by schools and museums alike across Scotland.
Who we are working with
We have worked with the following museums:
- Arborath Signal Tower
- HMS Unicorn
- The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum.
Case studies
Craigowl Primary School Museum Project
A joint project between Craigowl Primary School, HMS Unicorn, Museums Galleries Scotland, and Developing the Young Workforce.
Marvellous Museums: The Smith Art Gallery and Museum, Stirling VHT and Cornton Primary School
The ‘Marvellous Museums’ project gives learners, including those identified as being at risk of not achieving their potential, opportunities to raise their awareness of careers in the Museum and Arts industries and develop a range of skills to prepare for work or further study within the sector.
Warddykes Primary School Museum Project
A joint project between Warddykes Primary School, ANGUSalive’s Signal Tower Museum, Museums Galleries Scotland and Developing the Young Workforce that highlights the exciting and varied roles within museums and the skills required for these jobs.