About the Kickstart Scheme
The Kickstart Scheme is a UK Government funded scheme that provides funding to create new job placements for 16-24 year olds who are on Universal Credit and at risk of long term unemployment.
MGS sees this as a call to action for all employers to support youth employability in these challenging times. It is up to all of us to support the future workforce and give them the opportunity to get high quality work experience and build their employability skills.
MGS has been approved as a Kickstart Gateway for the sector and we are currently progressing with Kickstart opportunities. As a Living Wage employer we are topping up each Kickstart opportunity to the Real Living Wage.
If you are interested to know more please get in touch with Markus Offer, Skills Development Manager, MarkusO@museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk, 0131 550 4143
Kickstarter Blogs
- Cameron Roderick is a Maintenance Trainee at the Scottish Crannog Centre discusses his Kickstart placement and the amazing work he's accomplished.
- Claire Robertson is the Digital Outreach Assistant at Museums & Galleries Edinburgh shares her involvement in creating digital resources and being part of the Art in the City programme.
- Fausteja Eglynaite is a Marketing Officer at Abbotsford shares how this placement has helped her gain crucial marketing skills, practical experience and support for her chosen career path.
- Kyle Steele is a Education Trainee at The Hunterian describes the skills he's learnt during his placement and the exciting experience he's had so far.
- Scott is a Collections Assistant at the University of Stirling Archives. He's been posting a weekly art blog which explores different collection items.
Kickstarter Exhibitions
- David Leybourne is a Curatorial Apprentice at the Scottish Fisheries Museum has created a display exploring some of the superstitious practices and beliefs in fishing communities.
