Work placements on offer

IN CONJUNCTION with Bòrd na Gàidhlig, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is offering an opportunity to students with Gaelic skills to be employed for 10 weeks during the summer in the Western Isles with organisations which use Gaelic in the workplace every day.

These 10 weeks can take place anytime over the summer, but the placement must be completed by August 31.

This scheme has been running for many years, and has been very successful in terms of 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 an opportunity to hire students to work on specific projects, work which would not be possible without these students.

To take part, students must be in higher education (at university or in college); must have some Gaelic speaking, reading and writing skills; must be intending to return to higher education in autumn, 2018; the Gaelic organisations must pay the Living Wage to the students (£8.25 per hour); students must work at least 30 hours per week on their placements; and priority will be given to students who have not been on a placement before.

If you are a student with Gaelic skills, who will be in the Western Isles over the summer, and you wish to apply, fill in the application form at: https:// www.cne-siar.gov.uk/sgg

The closing date for applications is March 30. to do