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New academies create more opportunities for Scotland ’ s young people
Following on from the success of the East Lothian Hospitality and Tourism Academy , three new academies will now open up further educational and career opportunities for senior secondary pupils .
FUNDING FROM the Scottish Funding Council has supported the development of the Creative Industries Academy , the Health & Social Care Academy and the Food Sciences and Nutrition Academy . The new academies , which will be up and running by August , are extending their reach beyond East Lothian and will now offer skills development opportunities to schools in The Borders , Edinburgh and Midlothian .
The new academies collaboration , now called the East of Scotland Academies Partnership , involves Queen Margaret University , Edinburgh College , East Lothian Council , Midlothian Council , Borders Council and City of Edinburgh Council , as well as a wide selection of schools and employer supporters .
The project aims to smooth the transition between school , college , university and industry and revolutionise how young people access education , training and employment . It also hopes to raise pupils ’ aspirations , enhance employability and support economic development in Scotland ’ s key areas of growth . ❒
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East Lothian Hospitality and Tourism Academy marks its first year . Academy students celebrated their first year of success at a reception at QMU . The evening was attended by pupils , parents , teachers , lecturers and industry partners .
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