Top stories this week: 📈 Survey shows sector under pressure amid costs crisis 💡 Co-production Ideas Clinic on 12th September Latest issue: mailchi.mp/scdc/the-weekl… Sign up: scdc.org.uk/weekly

Unpicking the Independent CLD Review with Kate Still is also available on Apple Podcasts 🎧 Make sure you tune 🙌other platforms are also available 🤝 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/cld…

Build your streetwork readiness! 😃👍 From practicing possible scenarios to developing the resources you'll need, our intro course can help you master the art of delivering streetwork / detached #youthwork 🚶 Book now for 25 Sept online: ➡️ bit.ly/3XdV650

New Community Learning & Development Plan Unveiled 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 The plan focuses on reducing poverty, improving life chances, and empowering our citizens through active learning and participation🗣️ bit.ly/4dEsqt3

Our Student Services team is based on each campus to help you with all aspects of college life. From funding, to support with your studies, health information & more - the team is here to help. 💙💜 Find out more about our Student Services team here 🔗 - ac.pulse.ly/moujoz0bog

🎉 Do you want to work for the CLD Standards Council? We have a Vacancy for a Corporate Performance Officer. Do you have knowledge and understanding of CLD professional practice and analytical skills using both qualitative and quantitative data? Apply shorturl.at/hDspa

“…What’s the life long learning ambition…” A wee snippet from our episode with Kate Still 🎧 Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon/ Audible and wherever you get your podcasts! Link in bio 🔗

We're really excited to be recruiting for our first ever Young People's Panel ✨ This is a new and exciting opportunity to: 🛠️ Learn new skills 💬 Gain experience 🧠 Directly shape mental health for young people in Scotland Find out more and apply now: samh.org.uk/get-involved/o…

#ChallengePovertyWeek | Our Community Engagement team recently led an inspiring project (the Linlathen Project) which supported locals to find pathways out of poverty and ensure their equal access to learning at D&A. 💙💜

The Communities Team Perth and Kinross Council led on the delivery of a Cost of Living fund with 💸 available for community groups & organisations to apply for. Read more here ▶️ education.gov.scot/resources/chal… #BecauseOfCLD #CPW24 #CLDChallengePoverty

We hoped you've found our programme of resources, case studies & info across #CPW24 useful👍 Let us know what you thought? #BecauseOfCLD #CLDChallengePoverty

Our new Learning for Sustainability webpage includes CLD practice example videos - Lowland Leader Training, ESOL Gardening, Walks & Talks Groups, Climate Ambassadors and more! 😀🌎🌳 Check it out here: ow.ly/BCbt50TIzL8 #ThisIsLfS #BecauseOfCLD

Many residents are currently struggling with rising living costs. Help is available to anyone finding times tough - you don’t have to be claiming benefits or out of work. Our webpage provides links to sources of help and advice. bit.ly/3e1lWKR

Very interested to see how this progresses. 👇👇👇

Last meeting of the year and last post as we are moving platforms 🤭 exciting digital plans coming to fruition #CPD #workforcedevelopment #becauseofCLD

View our list of jobs with a closing date of Sun 9th February 2025 bit.ly/2FLUMEb If you are interested in any of the jobs listed make sure you have your application form submitted in time.

👇 New area collating all 32 local authority CLD plans ⭐️

We’re running a FREE online training session to provide more details about the Participative Democracy Certificate & how it can be used in different contexts and situations. 🎓 The award is worth two credits at SCQF Level 5. 📅 Date: 13th Feb Book here: bit.ly/48TlfLG

Great to see over 70 CLD practitioners in the room today, great conversations and discussions amongst everyone 😀 #becauseofCLD

Thanks to all the speakers and workshop leaders today Steven from The Gannochy Trust Sarah SCDC Keres and Laura from Tayside CAMHS, Jennifer talking about Planet Youth in Scotland in Angus Angus Council, Alan from University of Dundee Darran from SCVO