Pisces Learning Innovations Ltd. specialises in the development of qualifications and innovative learning resources for the water & land based industries.
Excited to announce that we have been awarded a Queen's Anniversary Prize 2019, well done to all in the Institute of Aquaculture! Read more here https://t.co/CklZWPISXO
News of two new publications relating to international cooperation, mobility and material sharing in aquaculture education produced through the EURASTiP project: https://t.co/kMs41bOJSG #OER#aquaculture
Wester Ross Salmon's Adam Steele says it’s not easy to find a full-time job in a rural area such as Ullapool and salmon farming is a great opportunity for locals to engage and build something really valuable with great prospects for the future. 👍 https://t.co/CzfwJBcN4V
Recent research by BlueEDU, the European Sector Skills Alliance for aquaculture, has revealed management skills development to be a high priority. So, well done Jon for getting ahead of the game!
Great to see the innovative use of communications technologies impacting on aquaculture education and training overseas. Should this approach also be piloted in Scotland?
A new series, AquaTED, uses an interactive storytelling process to provide a novel and engaging means to generate interest in #aquaculture between Europe and Asia & a template for a new style of #learning and #training in the sector: https://t.co/fOEuHG2y0E #EducationInnovation
Great to hear Sarah's story, someone who has clearly benefited from Scottish Sea Farms investment in work based learning and the development of its young people, as evidenced by its recent IIP Platinum Award.
LOCAL FARMERS | 'We’re a small community with big values and we can offer the chance for young people to build a career without leaving' – our Summer Isles farm manager, and Finfish Farm Manager of the Year, Sarah Last on the importance of the sector to remote communities
Congratulations to @scotseafarms your investment in a skilled aquaculture workforce and young people that have won you these great Investor In People awards! https://t.co/uagnJz5U0s
This looks like a great contribution to the education of our youth and the public regarding aquaculture. Similar ventures work very well in Norway https://t.co/3Kvr7HflzP
@heidimud Yes, lets hope by some miracle the UK's continuation within Erasmus becomes part of the soft Brexit details to follow. I am sure the HE sector will apply pressure and they can be pretty influential. I haven't lost all hope quite yet Heidi....
With Brussels now promoting long term mobility (3-6 months) the potential is even greater, especially for apprentices or graduates looking for overseas work experience https://t.co/QZmIdMfHdN
#Erasmus is the scheme which just keeps on giving for generations. Just put my daughter on a flight to Spain to stay with friends I made >20 years ago. #ExitfromBrexit
Once developed, a national strategy for Scottish aquaculture education would raise awareness of the sector's career potential and more people will be retained in the highlands and islands. When can we get started! https://t.co/d8WOfKCtUp
A report by @HIEScotland says #aquaculture in #Scotland should be promoted as a long-term career choice, as the industry has the potential to grow significantly in the future https://t.co/WC4eBOK6qP
The BlueEDU Aquaculture Sector Skills Alliance has a lot to offer workforce development in EU countries that cage farm finfish. Good to see FEAP promoting it to their stakeholders. https://t.co/vgGQPdICwa