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Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2021

It's Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2021 from 1st-5th March; a time to share the value apprenticeships can bring to individuals, employers and the economy.

This year's theme is Business Backing Talent, to showcase the great things that happen when employers back talent through apprenticeships.

Date added: 01/03/2021

shmuTRAIN now recruiting for employability courses

shmuTRAIN are now recruiting for Employability Fund courses which start in February 2021. Unlike the accompanying photo (which was taken pre-COVID-19), we can't have groups in our building due to restrictions, so we'll be delivering courses online. 

Our courses are for young people aged 16-25 living in Aberdeen City or Shire and will support you to get prepared and skilled-up ready for any employment, training or education opportunities that come your way. 

Date added: 26/01/2021

Positive Transitions employability courses return

shmuTRAIN are back and we're now recruiting for our next Positive Transitions Employability course, which starts in August!

Due to current restrictions, we can't yet have groups in our building, so we'll be delivering the course online. 

Date added: 28/07/2020

shmuTRAIN Case Study: Dylan

 "I met new friends, have new skills and feel I can achieve more than I originally thought."

In July 2019 Dylan joined Positive Transitions on our Stage 2 Employability Fund course, here's his story...

Date added: 19/05/2020

Positive Transitions Update

We have productive updates from Positive Transitions and how their work has been paying off with good news and incredible results as they have been hearing back from employers. 

Date added: 07/05/2019

shmuFM Want You!

Our FM training sessions have commenced at our new and improved studio space! 

Not long now until we head into our new space and continue our adventure!

Date added: 23/04/2019

Police Scotland and shmuTRAIN create crime prevention Film

Police in the North East have teamed up with SHMU to promote crime reduction messages online.

A series of videos, produced by young people involved in an employability group at Station House Media Unit (SHMU) in Aberdeen, ar now available online to help promote some key crime reduction messages.

Date added: 11/01/2018

Positive Transitions - Recruiting Now!

12 week employability & skills development course for 16-25 year olds - apply now!

Date added: 10/01/2018

Positive Transitions Graduation

On Monday 27th November 2017 we gathered together trainees from our recent Positive Transitions courses 29, 30, 31 and 32 to celebrate and share in their successes. Such a grand occasion deserves a grand venue and we were lucky enough to be allowed use of the Town House which looked all the more impressive decked out in its festive decorations.

Date added: 10/01/2018

Positive Transitions course will begin on Monday 30th January 2017

Are you or do you know of anyone who are 16-19 and not in education, employment or training?

 

Date added: 06/12/2016

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Positive Transitions

Are you 16-25? Not in education, employment or training? Why not sign up for a Positive Transitions course?

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Early Interventions

The shmuTRAIN Positive Progressions programme targets and engages young people in the Senior Phase who have been identified as being unlikely to secure a positive destination when leaving school.  The programme offers an academic year-long course, which combine skills development with employability support, supported by staff from shmu based within the school. 

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