Introduction to Economic Development Course -
Get an introduction to economic development and the basic approaches required in delivered economic development in all areas.

To be confirmed

Registration: 0900 Programme: 0930 - 1700

On behalf of the Economic Development Association Scotland (EDAS), Glasgow University’s Training and Employment Research Unit (TERU) will lead a 2-day course on ‘Policy and Practice for Local Economic Development’.

This non-residential course sets out to provide an introduction to economic development and the basic approaches required in delivered economic development in all areas.

The course will attract a small group of people, to ensure the course is as discussive and interactive as possible.

You will benefit from this course if you are working in economic development but:

(i)are new to economic development.

ii)have limited experience of economic development and have not been exposed to the strategic aspects of economic development. For example those involved in front line roles.

(iii)work in any functional area, but have an interest in economic development.

Topics Covered:

-Strategies and Agencies for Economic
Development

-Developing Entrepreneurship

-Supporting Key Sectors

-Building the Skills Base

-Tackling Worklessness

-Community Regeneration

-Tomorrow’s Economy – Green Shoots or Green Jobs?

The team from Glasgow University's Training and Employment Research Unit, led by Professor Alan McGregor, Director of TERU & Professor of Economic Development, University of Glasgow

£400+VAT (member) £500+VAT (non member) A 5% discount is available to non members who are members of Scottish Urban Regeneration Fourm (SURF)

The Teacher Building, 14 St Enoch Square, Glasgow