A dynamic new website that aims to help Scotland improve and
retain its wealth of financial talent, was unveiled by the Minister
for Learning and Skills.
A dynamic new website that aims to help Scotland improve and
retain its wealth of financial talent, was unveiled by the Minister
for Learning and Skills.
Launching the site re:think on October 10 at an event in Drummond
Community High School in Edinburgh, Dr Alasdair Allan praised the
engaging portal for showcasing the diverse range of roles available
in the industry.
Helping Dr Allan launch the site that was created by Skills
Development Scotland (SDS) were finance 'stars' of the future -
Drummond's winning team from the last SDS Stock Market Challenge
competition.
The pupils explored the site that offers information, dynamic
photography and video content, and helps people with their next
step into a career in finance.
David Thorburn, Chief Executive of Clydesdale Bank, and Chair of
the Skills Gateway said: "Many thousands of people are employed in
financial services across Scotland in a wide variety of roles. The
public might imagine that these are mundane jobs, but the new
re:think website shatters that view. It makes clear that there are
great opportunities for people who are thinking about their career
choices and provides a single source of help and advice."
The website forms just one part of the Financial Services Skills
Gateway (FSSG), an employer-driven initiative established to
provide one clear focal point for financial services skills in
Scotland. The FSSG aims to take the country's talent in that
industry to world class levels by directly matching skills
provision to the needs and priorities of the sector.