City of Glasgow College helps young people find work in procurement

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5^th December 2012

City of Glasgow College helps young people find work in procurement

City of Glasgow College has signed a partnership designed to help young people find employment in the growing procurement profession.

The agreement, known as The Scottish Procurement Learning and Development Partnership or Pathways into the Procurement Profession, involves the Scottish Government and the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) and offers a variety of pathways for 16 and 17 year olds looking to break into the industry.

As part of the deal, Modern Apprenticeships will launch next October in collaboration with Skills Development Scotland and will provide vocational qualifications in Procurement Levels 2, 3 and 4. City of Glasgow College will also roll out Scotland’s first ever Procurement HNC/D programme in 2013.

The procurement sector covers a vast range of businesses and sectors.. The industry is a vital lifeline for many of the country’s small and medium sized businesses with billions of pounds available in contracts ranging from standard cleaning contracts to multi-million pound construction projects.

Principal of City of Glasgow College, Paul Little, said: “This project is aligned to our strategy for the school of Business and Enterprise. It’s an initiative that will start by encouraging 16 and 17 year olds into a procurement career, which is a key professional industry crying out for a knowledgeable workforce.”

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