ILA Scotland News Archive
August 2007
See us at Job Search Live
If you want to find out more about ILA Scotland and how to apply, come along and speak to us at the Job Search Live Recruitment and Training Exhibition on Thursday 30th August at the Thistle Hotel in Glasgow.
ILA Scotland advisers will be on hand to provide advice and information on ILA Scotland and eligible courses. You can also register for an application pack that will be posted out to you shortly after the event.
The event takes place from 10.30am - 6.30pm. To find out more visit www.eveningtimes.co.uk/jobsearch
July 2007
Purchasing power
Apply for an individual learning account from ILA Scotland and get up to £200 towards learning.
On Friday 20th July, from 9am to 6pm, ILA Scotland’s advisers will be in Buchanan Galleries to provide advice and information on eligible courses from learning providers throughout Scotland. You will also get the chance to register for an application pack which will be posted out to you shortly after the event.
Learning can be the first step towards earning more money, a promotion at work, getting a job you want, or doing something you really enjoy.
So why not drop in and see us? You could pick up more than you’d bargained for!
June 2007
Edinburgh Treefest
If you are interested in finding out more about ILA Scotland and having a bit of fun at the same time, then why not come along to the 6th Annual Edinburgh Treefest on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th June in Edinburgh's Inverleith Park from 11am - 5pm.
ILA Scotland advisers will be on hand to give advice and information on ILA Scotland and eligible courses. You can also register for an application pack that will be posted out to you shortly after the event.
Entry to this fantastic event is free and it will be a great day out for all the family.
To find out more visit: www.edinburghtreefest.org.uk
May 2007
Jobscene Glasgow
If you are looking to find out more about ILA Scotland then why not come along and visit us at Jobscene recruitment and training show in the Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow on Thursday 24th May.
Entry to the event is free and our advisers will be on hand to give you advice and information on ILA Scotland and eligible courses. You can also register for an application pack that will be posted out to you shortly after the event.
To find out more visit: www.jobsceneuk.co.uk
April 2007
You’re hired!
Eight men, eight women, Sir Alan Sugar. Ten thousand people auditioned for this year’s series of The Apprentice. Could you be one of them next year? More information
March 2007
Scotland's Careers and Jobs Fair 2007
If you are interested in finding out more about ILA Scotland, then come along and join us at Scotland's Careers and Jobs Fair at Glasgow's SECC.
The event aims to be a big success and ILA Scotland advisers will be on hand from Thursday 1st to Sunday 4th March to give advice and guidance on a wide range of eligible courses. You can also register for an application pack that will be posted out to you shortly after the event.
February 2007
The Scottish are coming!
Could you take on Forest Whitaker as Next King of Scotland? Or do you fancy yourself as Helen Mirren's lady in waiting?
Well, in the words of that other famous Oscar nominee, Cinderella: “A dream is a wish your heart makes” More information
January 2007
Visit us at Hotjobs
If you want to find out more about ILA Scotland and how to apply, come along and speak to us at Hotjobs 2007 - one of Scotland's biggest and most successful recruitment and training shows.
ILA Scotland advisers will be available in the Learning Zone at the Kelvin Hall Arena from Thursday 1st to Saturday 3rd February. They can give you advice and information on ILA Scotland and eligible courses. You can also register for an application pack that will be posted out to you shortly after the event.
December 2006
Get ready to get into learning in 2007!
It’s January. It’s cold, it’s wet, and you’re skint. However, if you apply before Christmas, you could get up to £200 in your ILA Scotland account to spend on learning in the New Year. More information
See us at Job Search Live
If you want to find out more about ILA Scotland and how to apply, come along and speak to us at the Job Search Live Recruitment and Training Exhibition on 11 January at the Thistle Hotel in Glasgow.
ILA Scotland advisers will be on hand to provide advice and information on ILA Scotland and eligible courses. You can also register for an application pack that will be posted out to you shortly after the event.
The event takes place from 11am - 7pm and more details can be found at www.eveningtimes.co.uk/jobsearch
November 2006
STUC Conference
ILA Scotland recently attended the STUC Learning Conference which was held in the Dundee Hilton in November. The theme of the conference was “Unions Work for Learning” and it was aimed at Union Learning Representative’s and union members across Scotland who are interested in becoming involved in learning.
Those who attended the conference had the opportunity to participate in hands on workshops. One of these were run by ILA Scotland which encouraged Union Learning Representative’s to think about ways they could promote ILA Scotland to their colleagues in the workplace.
September 2006
California woman's surfing skills net her a job
What was going to be a pleasant hobby for her retirement has turned into a new job for Jessie Young. More information...
June 2006
Sweet memories
Shop worker Liz McHugh took a trip down memory lane to her childhood sweet shop recently in a bid to encourage more people to get into learning. More information...
April 2006
Licensed to surf
Caroline Galt not only has a driving licence to enable her to ferry passengers around Glasgow in her ‘black hack’, but she now holds another driving licence to prove she can operate a computer. More information...
Laurence's learning journey
Shetland islander Laurence Johnson makes an 80-mile round trip each week in a bid to get a driving licence and a new career. The former oil industry worker is working towards the European Computer Driving Licence, ECDL, at Support Training Lerwick. Laurence is using his ILA Scotland account in a bid to get a new job in the IT sector. More information...
February 2006
Adviser signs up for IT
ILA Scotland helpline worker Moira Gillies has advised thousands of callers who have contacted her with enquiries about funding their learning.
Now, Moira has decided to use ILA Scotland to help fund her own learning. More information...
Open to learning
Glasgow’s Workers Education Association has organised an open evening aimed at encouraging people to use their ILA Scotland account to help pay for learning. More information
Give it a Go! Events
ILA Scotland will be attending the following Give it A Go! events over the next few months, when people can find out more about learning in their area. Each event will take place from 11am to 4pm and will include a free creche, tea and coffee, and the chance to win a computer. More information
January 2006
Cost of learning….
They say that knowledge is priceless, but learning a new skill could cost as little as £15. There are thousands of courses on offer throughout Scotland to choose from and you could get help from ILA Scotland to help pay for your learning. More information
Courses on offer
ILA Scotland learning providers offer a wide range of courses at venues across Scotland that you can use your individual learning account for. Here is a small selection of the courses which are on offer throughout the country.
Early years learning
Many people are choosing to develop their ‘soft’ skills and one of the most popular ILA Scotland approved courses is Early Education and Childcare. More information...
Make-up course could give you a new image
Do you wonder how today’s film stars get their flawless on-screen looks? How does Catherine Zeta Jones get that perfect pout, what gives Keira Knightley her porcelain-smooth complexion and who makes George Clooney look that gorgeous? More information...
Gym'll fix it
With the excesses of Christmas looming and New Year resolutions to get fit just around the corner, more and more people will be heading to the gym in January. If that sounds an ideal way to spend the day, then the YMCA Professional Gym Instructor Award could be the course for you. You could get up to £200 towards the cost of your learning. More information...
For courses in your area why not visit the Course Search page to find out more.
Start the year with £200 in your account
The expense of Christmas and the temptations of the January sales may have left you with very little in the bank to fund some New Year learning. But you could reap the benefits of an account with £200 in it to help you get your learning underway and it is just a phone call away. More information
December 2005
STEP event success
Forth Valley training organisation STEP was delighted with the success of their first ever ILA Scotland open day held recently. More information
November 2005
Apply now…. avoid the Christmas rush!
January is traditionally one of the most popular times of the year to start learning new skills. More information
October 2005
ILA Scotland learning providers offer a wide range of courses at venues across Scotland that you can use your individual learning account for.
Here is a small selection of the courses which are on offer throughout the country.
Webbed feat?
ECDL - if clicking your mouse and the wonders of the worldwide web are enough to send you scurrying, why not find out more about one of Scotland's most popular computer courses - the European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL). More information...
Can't help helping?
Community Volunteering - if you can't help helping, then this could be the course for you. Stress control, time management and meeting preparation skills are just part of this course aimed at people who help others in their communities. More information...
De-stress....
Swedish Massage - as the pace of life gets more hectic, more and more people want to learn relaxation techniques. This traditional method helps stimulate circulation and enhances muscle tone. If you want to know more, there's a course for you. More information.
For courses in your area why not visit the Course Search page to find out more.
August 2005
ILA Scotland – Now it’s for everyone
ILA Scotland is now available for everyone living in Scotland, aged over 18. More information