Screen Education Edinburgh are excited to be accepting applications for our brand-new BFI Film Academy Production Management residential! We will be inviting a group of talented 16 to 19 year olds from across the UK to take part in this amazing BFI opportunity from the 26th of July to the 2nd of August 2025.

We would be truly grateful if you could kindly share this opportunity with the young people you work with and encourage those who may be interested to apply.

Please see below more info about our course.

Course

Over 8 immersive days, selected learners will gain hands-on experience in core production roles, such as producer, line producer, production manager, and assistant director, while working in teams under the guidance of expert film educators and industry mentors. The course covers essential areas like location management, budgeting, scheduling, and health and safety, and includes exclusive masterclasses and studio visits with professionals from major UK and international productions!

Applying

For anyone aged 16 to 19 living in the UK with a passion for film production. People currently at university (or will be at the time of the course taking place) is not eligible to apply.

Course Fees

The course is fully funded by the BFI and is free to all accepted onto the course. This covers food, course costs and accommodation. We also have travel bursaries available if needed.

The deadline for applications is Monday 23rd June 2025.

You can find further information about our course and how to apply here on https://www.screen-ed.org/bfi-production-management 

Please follow us on social media if you don’t already and feel free to share this opportunity on these platforms as well!

Instagram - @screen_ed

Facebook - @screenedinburgh

Twitter/X - @screenedinburgh

If you require more information or have any questions, please contact admin@screen-ed.org

Springboard are having another fantastic hospitality course in Stirling – starting on 5th May.

Please see details below of this.  

Monday 5th May - Friday 13th June 2025 - 

Barclays Destination Hospitality course

6 weeks which involves 5 weeks of training (which is 4 days a week) plus 1 week work placement.

Anyone over age of 16 age or over who are looking for a career in hospitality.

A mix of employability skills sessions (CV, interview skills, confidence skills etc), industry qualifications, practical hospitality skills, online modules, face to face and TEAMS sessions, industry visits, support and a one week work placement.

ESOL | Forth Valley College 

Flexible & Online Learning Courses | Forth Valley College 

Taught by our time served Stonemason, this two-day practical course is suitable for all abilities and covers an introduction to tools, techniques and uses of basic stonemasonry.

Learners can take away their practice stones at the end of the day.

Download a PDF copy of the full course description here

• Forth Valley College are again running the PDA Introduction to Teaching English for Speakers of Other Languages, starting in August 2024.

• Designed for those working with ESOL students,  looking to improve their knowledge of TESOL in either a volunteer, teacher, or lecturer role. 

• Professional Development Award: An Introduction to Tutoring English to Speakers of Other Languages (ITESOL) (SCQF Level 6) | Forth Valley College

McTaggart Construction is looking to provide a number of construction training opportunities for residents of the Killearn and surrounding areas. The programme is aimed at unemployed people and school leavers who are interested in the construction sector. McTaggart Construction will provide up to 10 fully funded spaces for people to gain:

• Health and Safety in a Construction Environment

• CSCS – Operative Level

• Vehicle Marshaling

• Emergency First Aid

If you have interest in referring a participant for this programme, please send details to wrightg@stirling.gov.uk

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The workplace can enable staff to be more physically active and reap the benefits of doing so.

Follow the link above to find other Workplace Accreditations that you may want to consider/take forward.  They all link perfectly to supporting the development of a workplace culture that values staff, their health, well-being and development.

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It can be easy to feel overwhelmed at the moment, but our top three tips are designed to help you navigate this challenging time.