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Paisley launches skills academy

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Published date27 March 2024
Publication titlePaisley Daily Express
The Manufacturing Skills Academy at the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) in Inchinnan is working with Skills Development Scotland to explore the feasibility of a'Pre-Approved Talent'scheme . Based on similar principles to the university clearing system , the programme seeks to streamline the recruitment processes for companies of all sizes

The initiative is being designed to address a problem in the industry where large manufacturers typically receive hundreds of applications for entry level roles and, despite having many potential candidates who are successful at assessment centres and interviews, often need to turn people away.

By contrast, smaller businesses have told NMIS they struggle to find applicants because of limited resources and advertising options to raise awareness of vacancies.

Through this new platform and with consent from the job hunter, smaller businesses could gain access to the pool of talent that narrowly missed out on roles at larger companies and direct candidates towards similar positions.

It also aims to empower more young people to enter the sector and choose careers in manufacturing.

Four large organisations and 20 SMEs have partnered with the Manufacturing Skills Academy to trial the online platform across Scotland's central belt.

The database will feature a range of filters to allow businesses to sort candidates by geographical location and qualifications. If successful, the scheme could be rolled out across the UK, with potential to expand into other sectors outside of manufacturing and engineering.

Dr AvrilThomson, head of skills programmes at the Manufacturing Skills Academy, said:"The demand for manufacturing and engineering skills is on the rise and we have a pool of enthusiastic young people who want to get into jobs across the sector.

"At the moment, however, we're seeing a gap where smaller businesses struggle...

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