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Diversity and inclusion in the workplace Badge icon
Money & Business

Diversity and inclusion in the workplace

...work is of the social mobility commission, for example. Mark Ealing There’s a group of people within the business that just get it, that you’re preaching to the choir. And there’s a group of people in any business that will never get it. It’s not for them. They’re not interested. Both of those groups are important, but that’s not where your focus really needs...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
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Health, Sports & Psychology

Introduction to adolescent mental health

...social work Michael Ungar and colleagues (2013) argues that it is important to not just focus on the child or young person and how they can be supported to develop resilience but also on how society can be changed to nurture and foster resilience and remove challenges and barriers that make some children and young people more vulnerable to adversity. In the next activity,...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
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Money & Business

Personal branding for career success

...work, in your social circle etc., or it could be someone in the media. With Jeff Bezos’ quote in mind, what do people say about them when they aren’t in the room? In the box below, list the words that spring to mind. Consider how that person communicates their brand. For example, if it’s someone you know at work, are they always positive in meetings, do they...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Supporting climate action through digital education
Education & Development

Supporting climate action through digital education

...social work practice, 34(4), pp. 411–424. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1080/02650533.2020.1844166 Hickman, C., Marks, E., Pihkala, P., Clayton, S., Lewandowski, R.E., Mayall, E.E., Wray, B., Mellor, C. and van Susteren, L. (2021) ‘Climate anxiety in children and young people and their beliefs about government responses to climate change: a global survey’, Lancet...
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Level 2: Intermediate 16 hrs
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Money & Business

Internships and other work experiences

...social work, have very few formal internship opportunities and volunteering is a key way to gain experience and a foot in the door. Likewise, if you hope to work within the voluntary sector itself, volunteering will provide vital experience, evidence your commitment to the sector and help you to start your network of useful contacts. If your volunteering allows you to...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
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Society, Politics & Law

Law and change: Scottish legal heroes

...Social work was devolved in 1998. Social security benefits were devolved in 2016. Housing All areas, including policy and building control were devolved in 1998. Land use planning was devolved in 1998. Law and order Areas including civil justice, civil law and procedure, courts, criminal justice, criminal law and procedure, police, debt and bankruptcy, family law, freedom...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
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Society, Politics & Law

Legal skills and debates in Scotland

...work towards achieving the vision of a Scotland where everyone can live with human dignity, where social justice, equality and empowerment are the hallmarks of our society. You should now watch the following video, which explores the national action plan for Scotland a little further. [MUSIC PLAYING] NARRATOR The Scottish Human Rights Commission was established in 2008...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
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Introducing the voluntary sector

...social work are common examples but there are many others. Positions in the arts, media, publishing, development and charitable sectors are often difficult to enter without a network of contacts, direct practical experience of the industry and enormous enthusiasm. Internships – which are lengthy periods of unpaid work – are important in many industries. However, they...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs