Clyde Bridge Centre, Glasgow13th Oct3.30pm-7.30pmFree
What's on offer?
Bridging Skills for Working Lives is a half-day interactive event (approx. 3–4 hours) designed to introduce young people to the strategic card game bridge as a tool for developing workplace-relevant skills.
The card game bridge develops memorisation, abstract thinking, and mathematical skills (especially counting and probabilities) which are highly useful in a range of careers - especially STEM careers!
What's it about?
Learning the basics of the card game bridge and relating the skills learnt at the bridge table to the world of work.
Open to:
This event is suitable for young people aged 11–26, as well as educators, parents, and community stakeholders interested in innovative approaches to career preparation and skill development. There is no cost to attend, and light refreshments will be provided. Travel bursaries available!
Of particular interest to:
This event will be of particular interest to young people who love playing games – especially strategy games – and learning new skills.
It has been specifically designed for young people who are curious about career development or actively preparing for their future careers (if closer to school leaving age).
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