Case Studies

Rural Employability Partnership Learning Exchange

Third sector organisations from Argyll and Bute; Inspiralba, Fyne Futures, Oban Youth Cafe and HELP were able to host a learning exchange, with a focus on third sector collaboration for employability delivery.

a graphic of the Rural Employability Partnership

The exchange enabled 32 third sector representatives from across Argyll, Highland and Dumfries and Galloway to participate. In addition, representatives from Argyll and Bute Council, Highland Council, the Scottish Government, COSLA, and TSI’s attended and contributed to the discussions.

Learning Outcomes

  • Share learning on collaborative third sector delivery models: Exchanging ideas and strategies on how the third-sector organisations can work together effectively to improve their services.
  • Build connections across rural employability social enterprises: Creating networks among social enterprises that focus on rural areas, so they can share resources and work together to tackle local employment challenges.

Community Organisation:
Rural Social Enterprise Hub

Exchange Host Partners:
Inspiralba, Fyne Futures, Oban Youth café, HELP Oban

SCA Endorsing Network Member:
Social Enterprise Scotland (SES)

“The exchange helped us identify the regional variations alongside the common themes. By sharing our experiences from the Highlands, Dumfries and Galloway, Argyll and Bute - we’ve gained a broader perspective on how employability services could be adapted to regional differences while still maintaining a cohesive strategy.”