Open Tech Calendar

Where do you look when sourcing the next generation of talent?


ScotlandIS could give you a few options.


Come along and hear from the staff at ePlacement Scotland, CodeClan, University of the West of Scotland and University of Glasgow to understand how they can help you and your business access the very best of Scotland’s up and coming talent pipeline.




ePlacement Scotland match your needs with the skills of students currently studying at our universities, placements can be anywhere from 3 to 12 months.


CodeClan, the first UK digital skills Academy approved by the SQA, where you can be the first to access job-ready junior level developers.


University of the West of Scotland has a track record of working with industry which spans more than 120 years. They are building on this history of industry collaboration by delivering an expanding portfolio of Graduate Apprenticeship programmes - including IT: Software Development to support both new and existing employees gain the skills and qualifications employers need.


University of Glasgow - The School of Computing Science is the first discipline within the University of Glasgow to embark upon Graduate Apprenticeships – new work-based-learning degree programmes offered in partnership with employers. They aim to launch a new 4-year undergraduate degree, “SoftwareEngineering for Enterprise” in 2019.


Agenda: 11.30 – 12.00 Registration

12.00 – 12.05 Welcome by ScotlandIS

12.05 – 12.20 ePlacement Scotland

12.20 – 12.35 University of the West of Scotland

12.35 – 12.50 CodeClan

12.50 – 13.05 University of Glasgow

13.05 – 13.10 Close by ScotlandIS

13.10 – 14.00 Exhibitions and networking


Come along, get involved, access the right people to help you grow your business and harness the skills best suited to your business.


This event is free to attend.