Powering Futures
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Empowering the next generation with enhanced skills and abilities, creating a talent pipeline for businesses transitioning to Net Zero
Joined August 2020
Real impact. Real experience. Robert and Gary from Briggs Equipment gained insights through mentorship, showcasing its power. ✨ “You get so much out of it.”.✨ “You learn more about yourself too.”. Help shape the next generation while enhancing your skills!
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🎥 “We need to make it easy - and exciting - for small businesses to step up.”. David from @heraldscotland on why #SB1000 is about more than recognition - it's about building Scotland’s future, together. 🔗
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🚀 Powering Futures Members is now live!.Join a growing community bridging the gap between business and education. 4,000+ young people. 125+ schools. 32 local authorities. And you. 🔗 Sign up:
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🎥 “Small businesses have the power to shape futures.”. Bruce from Powering Futures explains why #SB1000 is more than a network - it’s a national movement backing purpose-led businesses building Scotland’s future workforce. Watch now 👇.🔗
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Ken Muir Awards 2025 🏆. 1,100 gave final presentations.76 received awards.20 joined us in person 🎓. As Ken says, "Achievement is about progress, passion and purpose – it deserves to be recognised just as much as test results.”. Thanks to @SSETransmission for hosting!
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🎥 SB1000 is here - and it’s all about action. In partnership with @heraldscotland, we’re spotlighting small businesses shaping Scotland’s future workforce. Watch the video 👇.🔗
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📣 Just launched: SB1000 – in partnership with @heraldscotland. We’re celebrating 1,000 purpose-led small businesses creating real opportunities for young people and shaping a more sustainable Scotland. This is your moment. 🔗
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We recently launched the Ken Muir Award - here’s what it’s all about. Want to learn more? Tap the link:
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RT @FinlayPringle: A nice positive affirming evening at Scottish Southern Energy HQ in Perth for the @poweringfutures award ceremony. This….
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RT @MissCaldwellHHS: I had the pleasure of teaching this fantastic group of young ladies this year on their @poweringfutures journey. Now f….
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151 teachers. 6 venues. 772 miles in 6 days. Thanks to PwC, AECOM, Spirit AeroSystems, Falkirk FC, UHI Inverness & Robert Gordon’s College - and to every teacher + business rep who made it count. Still time to sign your school up! 👇.#PoweringFutures #TeacherTraining
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There’s no talent shortage—just a disconnect between talent + opportunity. At #AllEnergy, young people took the mic to tackle real industry challenges. They’re ready. Are we? 👇.🎥 Teaser by @focasmedia.#PoweringFutures #SkillsForNetZero #NextGenEnergy
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Falkirk ✅ 6/6.What a way to finish! Huge thanks to @FalkirkFC for hosting today’s packed-out final session. Big shoutout to FES/OCS, Briggs Equipment, @NatureScot & @GreenPower_Intl for showing up and inspiring futures. One for the books. ⚽🌍 #PoweringFutures #Falkirk
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Big week at @StMungosFalkirk! .We piloted our Next Steps tool with over 300 students. 2 pupils even joined us at The Herald, helping tell the story of the programme in their own words. Next Steps is coming soon. Stay tuned, and your school could be part of the next pilot.
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🎙️ Educating Scotland | Episode 1: Who is Ken Muir?. Before we talk reform, let’s meet the man behind the mission. In Episode 1, we get to know Ken Muir - his journey, his values, and why he’s become a leading voice in Scottish education. Start the series here. Available now on
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🎧 Educating Scotland is dropping next week — and we're kicking things off with a powerful conversation with Ken Muir. Reform, responsibility, and the real talk education needs right now. Don't miss it. Available on all platforms.
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📍Teacher Training Tour: so far it's been. ✅ Edinburgh.✅ Prestwick.✅ Inverness.✅ Aberdeen.🔜 Falkirk.🔜 Glasgow. We’re meeting passionate educators, sparking fresh ideas, and building momentum at every stop. The journey continues! 💥
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Aberdeen ✅.Bricky was back on home turf today for Day 4 of teacher training – his first return since leaving. Big energy, big ideas, and a room full of future-shapers. Let’s keep it moving. 🧱✨ #PoweringFutures #TeacherTraining #Aberdeen
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Inverness – done ✅.Day 3 of teacher training complete, and the energy just keeps growing. From fresh perspectives to future-focused plans, today was full of purpose. 🌱🛠️. Massive thanks to everyone who joined us in the Highlands – your insight is shaping what’s next.
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