This event is an opportunity to hear from technical mentors, apprentices and the University’s Technician Commitment Champion, Professor Moira Whyte. The event aims to leave attendees feeling inspired, and eager to get involved in the Technician Commitment or in taking on a technical apprentice.
Time: 3pm - 5pm
Location: QMRI (Edinburgh BioQuarter, Little France)
Agenda
Welcome: Val Gordon, Project Coordinator Technician Commitment
An apprenticeship journey: Chris Sturgeon, Technical Support Officer, School of Engineering
Modern Apprentices - management experience: Fiona Alderson, Technical Services Manager, School of Engineering
Mentor and apprentice perspectives: Dr Jon Kelly, Laboratories Manager and Paul Gordon, Modern Apprentice, Moray House School of Education and Sport
Foundation Apprentices - scheme background and success of programme: Simon Cumming, Senior Operations Manager, Bioresearch and Veterinary Services
Management experience: David Dickson, Dunbar High School, Coordinator of schools programme and placements
Caroline Delahoyde, Technical Support Officer, School of Engineering
Summary: Professor Moira Whyte, Technician Commitment Senior Champion
Poster presentations and networking with drinks and mince pies