In conjunction with Bòrd na Gàidhlig, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is offering students with Gaelic skills an opportunity to be employed in the Western Isles this summer, with organisations which use Gaelic in the workplace every day.
The 10-week placements can take place anytime over the summer, but the placement must be completed by Friday August 30.
This scheme has been running for many years and has been very successful in developing the Gaelic skills of students, and giving them valuable experience of a professional work environment.
From the point of view of the organisations, the scheme can give them the opportunity to hire students to work on specific projects, which would not have been possible to do without their assistance.
Information about the Scheme:
For the first time, a £200 cash prize will be awarded this year to the student who writes the best 1,500 piece in Gaelic about their time on placement, and how important Gaelic is to them. (Information about this will be provided to students once they submit the application form).
If you are a student with Gaelic skills, who will be in the Western Isles over Summer 2024, and you wish to apply for the Scheme, can you please complete the application form in the link below, and return it to: Donald.Weir@cne-siar.gov.uk
Link to application form: cne-siar.gov.uk/home/sgeama-greis-gniomhachais-nan-oileanach/&source=gmail&ust=1711121598795000&usg=AOvVaw1PTgsdzZIgbVlo4nv2WrnJ">cne-siar.gov.uk/home/
The closing date for student applications is Monday April 15.
If you are an organisation which uses Gaelic in the workplace, and you wish to hire a student/students over Summer 2024, can you please contact Dòmhnall Weir at Donald.Weir@cne-siar.gov.uk to register your interest and for more detailed information about the process.
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