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  • The New Scots leadership programme is returning for its second year!

    • We’re delighted to launch another round of the New Scots leadership programme, where up to 16 people will have the opportunity to develop strategic leadership skills, and access tools to create impact and build a strong community with other refugees living in Scotland.


      During this programme, you will...

      • Access a supportive space to connect with peers
      • Develop the tools to step up as key leaders within your community
      • Equip yourself with practical skills to help you understand yourself better; lead, motivate and inspire others
      • Consider how you can take a more strategic approach to lead in your community, whether this is your community of refugees or the geographical communities that you find yourself in


      Who is it for?

      This programme is for Scottish refugees in the Glasgow area who would like to build on their existing leadership skills, develop their resilience and become key leaders for their communities.

      This programme is for people who...

      • Have the experience of being a refugee/asylum seeker
      • Represent a group/organisation with a goal to support refugees and/or asylum seekers
      • Are interested in developing their leadership potential so that they can assume a leadership role in Scotland (e.g. as a working group or core group chair or executive member).
      • Are committed to participating in the entire year-long learning programme; and
      • Have a strong professional work history that demonstrates increasing development of skills and increasing responsibilities;
      • Have expressed desire and passion for exercising leadership in their community


      If you still have questions, please have a look at the notes below from our previous Q&A sessions:

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      Programme Details

      Please note that all sessions will run from 9.30am-3pm sharp, but you are welcome to arrive at 9.15am for a hot drink and to get settled in.

      Module 1: 

      11 & 12 October

      15 & 16 November

      Module 2: 

      13 & 14 December

      17 & 18 January

      Module 3: 

      21 & 22 February

      14 & 15 March

      Where: Glasgow Central

      Cost: No cost, programme is fully funded by the Foundation Scotland. Lunch and refreshments are included.

      Overview: Click the bubbles below to view the programme overview.

      This course was an excellent opportunity to test my experiences against leadership theories and frameworks. Creating an environment in which people feel like they are a part of something bigger than themselves is your responsibility as a leader. But before we stand out we should be clear on what we stand for!" Tandy Nicole Matikiti from Govan Community Project, Code Your Future, MIN Voices Group and Refugees for Justice



      Your Facilitator

      Your facilitator for this programme will be Roy Clunie. Roy supports the Social Enterprise Academy Scotland as an Associate Facilitator, facilitating programmes on Leadership and Enterprise in Scotland, Africa, Asia and Europe.



      The applications for this programme are closed. 


      More Information

      Elsa Vibert | elsa@socialenterprise.academy



      The programme will be delivered by the Social Enterprise Academy in partnership with the Scottish Refugee Council. It is fully funded by Foundation Scotland and supported by the Scottish Government and Glasgow City Council.