Education and Learning in the Glenkens: Pioneering New Models for Rural Scotland
PRESS RELEASE ON BEHALF OF THE GLENKENS COMMUNITY AND ARTS TRUST AND THE GLENKENS & DISTRICT COMMUNITY ACTION PLAN STEERING GROUP
The Glenkens and District Community Action Plan Steering Group is pleased to announce a significant event focused on the future of education and lifelong learning in remote-rural Scotland.
The event will take place on Thursday 11th July from 6:30pm at the CatStrand in New Galloway. This event is open to all and free, but free tickets must be booked at https://gcat.scot/arts/ to assure a place.
The evening will feature two panels of distinguished speakers who will first explore the requirement for industry skills tailored to modern rural living and then innovative models of education. This is an opportunity for Glenkens residents and regional stakeholders to be inspired and engaged in how we could do things differently.
Event Highlights:
Panel Discussions
Industry and Workplace Skills Panel: What the Glenkens is going to need in its skilled workforces in the years and decades ahead.
Education Panel: Insights from experts on educational models suitable for remote-rural areas.
An update on the Glenkens and District Trust-commissioned research into innovative education models.
Showcase of successful local Learning Initiatives currently thriving in the Glenkens.
Q&A from the audience after the panel presentations.
Event Date: Thursday 11th July
Time: 6:30 start | 7:00pm prompt for seated session.
Location: CatStrand, New Galloway
For more details about the event, please contact:
Helen Keron, Executive Manager, GCAT - helen@catstrand.com
Or see https://gcat.scot/arts/ to book.
"We are excited to bring together industry and educational experts, community members and other key stakeholders to explore and discuss how education in the Glenkens could be better aligned with the needs of modern living in our communities," said John Paterson, Chair of the CAP Steering Group. "This event is a testament to our community’s commitment to lifelong learning and sustainable development."
About the Organisers:
This event is organized by the Glenkens Community & Arts Trust (GCAT) on behalf of the Glenkens and District Community Action Plan Steering Group. GCAT seeks to improve the lives of the people of the Glenkens and district by interweaving arts, community, and heritage to enrich the area's life.
Join us for an evening of inspiration and discussion as we work together to shape the future of education in the Glenkens and beyond.