The City of Glasgow College Corporate
Development Strategy builds on
previous strategies and details a tenyear
vision for development across:
• Corporate and Brand Development,
Innovation and Research.
• Business and International
Development(s).
• Lifetime Learning linked to
Workforce Planning.
This strategy exists as a response
to changing regional, political and
economic policy drivers as well as
the on-going need to ensure business
continuity, diversity and fi nancial
sustainability for the City of Glasgow
College.
The College structure now provides an
opportunity to lead major business and
employer related developments for the
Region and across the UK.
The national focus on Youth Guarantee
Employability Development Initiatives,
and the reskilling and upskilling
of those over 25yrs, provides an
opportunity for the College to be agile
and responsive. Regional & Nationally
identifi ed in key Scottish Government
Strategies, and supported by additional
funding will be a key focus for the
College.
The development and implementation
of Industry Academies will also
complement the broad range of areas
detailed in this Strategy, providing an
opportunity to develop a systematic
and customer orientated focus,
imperative to building relationships and
partnerships with businesses within
the Glasgow region, nationally and
internationally.
In summary, the purpose of the strategy
is to:
• Outline our Global ambition .
• Create transparent and
organizational goals to achieve
inclusive growth and performance.
• Embed employer engagement to
become a trusted partner and Civic
Anchor institution.
• Provide the Professional & Technical
skills required for individuals,
employees and businesses at
regional, national and international
level.
• Embed innovation, research and
a shared vision for inspirational
and excellent practice across the
College.
PURPOSE
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