Workforce
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Training Programmes
We deliver both formal and vocational, skills-based courses through our MGS Skills Academy. These are facilitated by MGS and partner organisations.
Delivering Change: Leadership programme
A reciprocal mentorship and training programme that pairs someone with lived experience of systemic exclusion who is interested in entering heritage leadership with a leader from the Delivering Change: Museum Transformers programme.
Resilient Heritage Business Modules
This business and financial online learning programme supports organisations within the cultural heritage sector on their journey toward sustainable growth and inclusive, effective governance.
Essentials of Marketing
People working or volunteering in Scottish museums can apply for a free place on the Essentials of Marketing. This 8 week online course to build a solid foundation in the marketing skills needed to effectively promote your venue.
Exclusive access to the Cultural Enterprises Academy
Apply for 6 months access for your entire organisation to over 40 units of expert-led, CPD approved online learning through the Cultural Enterprises Academy.
Developing My Leadership
Developing My Leadership offers an invaluable opportunity for new and aspiring leaders in the heritage sector to connect, share challenges, good practice, and experience with peers.
Modern Apprenticeships
A Modern Apprenticeship is a job which lets people earn a wage and gain an industry-recognised qualification through work-based learning. It’s an opportunity open to both new hires and existing employees who are over the age of 16.
Workforce for the Future
This programme helps pupils understand the different job roles that are important to help run a museum and increase their employability skills.
Workforce
All people are welcomed, respected and their professional and lived experience valued within the museums and galleries sector. Museums and galleries actively diversify the workforce and adopt Fair Work principles. All employees and volunteers have access to opportunities that develop their skills and confidence.