Enterprise in Education

Work-based vocational learning resources


  • Ninian
    Ninian
    This business case study looks at a company called Ninian. Its owners, Donna Smith and Joanna Gair, have been business partners of their Shetland-based designer knitwear and crafts shop since 2003.

  • Orkney Creamery
    Orkney Creamery
    This business case study looks at Orkney Creamery, a family business, first established as a farm in 1948. Today, it is a creamery that supplies all of the liquid milk requirements for Orkney.

  • Pack to the future
    A publication which advises pupils on moving on from school into further/higher education and the world of work.

  • Planning a fundraiser - lesson idea
    Planning a fundraiser - lesson idea
    Pupils are challenged to organise a fundraising event for the charity SCIAF.

  • Pupil work experience record example 1
    An example of a completed work experience record, provided by Grange Academy, East Ayrshire. This was written by a pupil on placement at a car showroom.

  • Pupil work experience record example 2
    An example of a completed work experience record, provided by Grange Academy, East Ayrshire. This was written by a pupil on placement at a further education college.

  • Ramsay's of Carluke
    Ramsay's of Carluke
    This business case study introduces Ramsay's of Carluke. In 1857, Mr Ramsay first cured bacon as a way of making money from his farm. Five generations later, two Ramsay brothers are continuing the family business.

  • Resipole Studios
    Resipole Studios
    Resipole Studios was established with the help of the Prince's Scottish Youth Business Trust. The gallery provides space for two resident artists, four visiting students and also a framing workshop. This business case study contains a short video and lesson tips for teachers.

  • Rotech
    Rotech
    This business case study looks at Rotech, a company that blends technical and financial skills. It develops products and services for the offshore oil industry. Its technology is used in oil wells and in equipment for dredging or drilling the seabed for oil and gas pipelines.

  • Royal Society of Chemistry
    The Royal Society of Chemistry's education activities cater for chemical scientists of all ages. They produce a wide range of resources for teachers, lecturers and students, and deliver training and CPD courses.