Tag: Edinburgh College

Can Do: Volunteering opportunities help our young disabled people thrive

Young disabled people in Edinburgh are thriving after gaining valuable skills, thanks to new volunteering opportunities from Leonard Cheshire Disability. Continue reading Can Do: Volunteering opportunities help our young disabled people thrive

Edinburgh College E-Files exhibition

Edinburgh College Events Management students held an exhibition focusing on the paranormal history of Edinburgh on Thursday. The free exhibition ‘The E Files’, which took place at Granton Campus, told spooky stories about the city’s supernatural and terror-filled past.

The digital exhibition included moving images, music and short clips featuring the stories of Burke and Hare, Mary King’s Close and more. There were also  word searches and interactive quizzes

Events student Robbie McHardy-Reid, the event marketing manager, sent the following images: 

Ghosts of Christmas Past: Spooky goings-on at Edinburgh College

Edinburgh College Events Management students are holding an exhibition focusing on the paranormal history of Edinburgh . tomorrow. The free exhibition – ‘The E Files’ – will tell spooky stories about the city’s supernatural and terror-filled past. Continue reading Ghosts of Christmas Past: Spooky goings-on at Edinburgh College

Employers given more time to apply for up to £10,000 worth of training at Edinburgh College

Scottish businesses still have time to apply for up to £10,000 worth of training at Edinburgh College as part of a new scheme developed by the Scottish Government and Scottish Funding Council. Continue reading Employers given more time to apply for up to £10,000 worth of training at Edinburgh College

Open Days at Edinburgh College

Edinburgh College is inviting prospective students looking to further their education, boost their skills or undertake professional development in the new year to attend its campus open days this December. The open days on 7, 12 and 14 December will provide guests with an opportunity to speak to teaching staff about the courses on offer at the college and discover the best study options available to them. Continue reading Open Days at Edinburgh College

Edinburgh College is Living Wage employer

Edinburgh College receives Living Wage accreditation

 The Scottish Living Wage Accreditation Initiative has granted Living Wage employer status to Edinburgh College. Edinburgh College already paid staff the real Living Wage but receiving formal accreditation for this strengthens its commitment to fair pay for all staff. Continue reading Edinburgh College is Living Wage employer

Edinburgh College Development Trust recruiting trustees

Edinburgh College Development Trust, an independent charity which supports Edinburgh College students through providing enhanced opportunities and experiences, is looking for volunteers to join its board of trustees. Continue reading Edinburgh College Development Trust recruiting trustees

Two hundred pupils complete SESAP education programme

Hospitality and Tourism Academy graduates

Two hundred school pupils from across Edinburgh, the Lothians and the Borders are celebrating after completing a pioneering academies programme to boost their education and employment prospects. Continue reading Two hundred pupils complete SESAP education programme