Breaking news

The Excel 2007 training has arrived! As requested by you there will be a workshop in Excel 2007 from 09.30 - 12.30 on Thursday 14 May 2009 at Stevenson College Edinburgh. The training will be tailored for the Spreadsheet units within the HN Administration and Information Technology with notes to take away. Places are limited so book online at http://www.sfeu.ac.uk/events/show/3092.

I reported in my last post that Aegon Insurance have produced a Business game as part of an event to commemorate 125 years of the Glasgow Institute of Insurance and Actuarial Services. The game (and mentors to deliver) is free to all all colleges who participate. A group of practitioners from Telford and Stevenson Colleges have now trialled and evaluated the game and agree it is be suitable for HNC/D students. Feedback and suggestions from the trial will be forwarded to Aegon and anyone else interested in taking part in the evaluation process please let me know.

We are looking at new initiatives for next year and one that is emerging is a scheme for Lecturer-Industry Exchange. At the moment it is being promoted within the Automotive subject area but it is hoped that it may be rolled out to other disciplines. So again - watch this space!

I am involved in a scoping exercise and consultation process for the review of NHS Scotland Administrative Services which will have implications for those involved in Medical Administration.

The latest news/developments in Business and Administration is regularly updated on Practitioners Plus so don't miss out.

Spring?

Well its' supposed to be!

The Council for Administration consultation meeting for the new Level 2 Business and Administration Modern Apprenticeships was well attended by stakeholders from employers, training partnerships and Colleges. Check their website www.cfa.uk.com
for the latest updates.

Following on from the success of our Word 2007 and your request for further training in Excel I am in the process of organising this for early May - watch this space for date and vanue.

Aegon Insurance have produced a Business game as part of an event to commemorate 125 years of the Glasgow Institute of Insurance and Actuarial Services. The game (and mentors to deliver) will be free to all all colleges who participate. It can be used as part of the induction process for Business Studies students as well as curriculum delivery so could prove to be a valuable resource. Further news on this development will be posted on Practitioners Plus.

Bye for now.