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Adult learning organisation appoints new chair |
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Tuesday, 19 February 2008 |
Learning Link Scotland, the national intermediary for voluntary adult learning organisations in Scotland, has announced the appointment of George Thomson to the role of chair.
Thomson is currently the chief executive of Volunteer Development Scotland.
Jayne Stuart of Learning Link Scotland said: "We are delighted to
welcome George as chair of Learning Link Scotland. Like many voluntary
organisations dedicated to adult education, Learning Link currently
faces some exciting opportunities and significant challenges.
"George brings a great deal of experience, enthusiasm and dynamism to
the role, and we are confident he will build on the good work of his
predecessor, by building on solid foundations to help steer us towards
a bright future."
Thomson has been involved in adult learning throughout his career - he
was an adult learning tutor with the Workers' Educational Association
and played a lead role in the North Ayr Priority Partnership Area
initiative to develop the area as a learning community.
Commenting on his new role, Thomson said: "I’m very pleased to take on
a facilitative role working with the committee, staff and stakeholders
through a dynamic period of change for Learning Link Scotland.
"Adult learning by its nature is dynamic and when you look at the areas
we are involved in such as English as a second language, welcoming new
Scots, festivals and celebrations, democracy, and in work with the new
Scottish Government - there is a great opportunity for us all to make a
positive difference to the learning and well-being of Scotland."
Learning Link Scotland works to support and represent a membership of
around 100 voluntary adult learning groups and organisations based in
24 local authority areas.
Together, member organisations provided a wide range of community-based
learning opportunities for almost 70,000 adults in 2007/08.
One person has commented on this article. 1. Adult learning organisation appoints new chair
Anonymous, Unregistered Where does Learning Link Scotland fit with Scotland's Learning Partnership? Is this not duplication of effort leading to dilution of effectiveness?
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