Work-based vocational learning resources

Scottish Chambers of Commerce
The Scottish Chambers of Commerce is the umbrella organisation of the local Chambers of Commerce.

Scottish Trades Union Congress
The Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) represents around 630,000 trade unionists, the members of 46 affiliated trade unions. It speaks for trade union members in and out of work, in the community and in the workplace, in all occupational sectors and across Scotland.

Solution M
This business case study looks at advertising and design agency Solution M, founded in 1997 by Donald Morgan and George McKay. It provides creative and print management services.

Space Unlimited
In Space Unlimited projects, businesses and other organisations commission groups of young people to explore a real business or community problem.

Strung Out Guitars
Strung Out Guitars was established with help from the Prince's Scottish Youth Business Trust. Paula and Louise recognised that there was a gap in the market for fast, professional guitar repairs and they have found no other establishment in Glasgow supplying quality second-hand or vintage items. This business case study contains a short video and lesson ideas for teachers.

Tree of Knowledge
This business case study introduces Tree of Knowledge. Derek Walker and Jamie Russell formed the company in 2001. It aims to become the UK specialist in promoting fun in the workplace.

Virtual Work Experience
Discover and explore a variety of job roles in a range of working environments from your computer.

Wild West Foods
Richard Davies and Gillian Dykes spotted a gap in the UK market for the popular American beefsteak snack, beef jerky.

Work experience log book and diary template
An example of a successful template for a pupil work experience log book and diary, produced by Trinity Academy, Edinburgh.

Work experience policy extract
An example of a work experience policy, produced by Trinity Academy, Edinburgh.