1. "Change is the only constant." Heraclitus, Greek philosopher Colleges Responding to Change

2. The Merger Process Adam Smith College Carnegie College Elmwood College (part) Fife College

3. College Outcome Agreements Principles Efficient Regional Structures Right learning in the right place High quality & efficient learning A developed workforce Sustainable Institutions

4. College Outcome Agreements Set out what we plan to deliver in Fife 176,084 SUMS 7785 FT STUDENTS £11.5Mcommercial £31M SFC 1000 JOB ENTRIES 1500 WORK PLACEMENTS 600 EMPLOYERS ENGAGED 400+ EMPLOYER CUSTOMERS 350 new start APPRENTICESHIPS 770 continuing APPRENTICESHIPS

5. The Challenge ? The negative…… Severe Financial restrictions Incompatibility of employment programmes Perception of colleges and Vocational education STEM, literacy and numeracy The burden of compliance Systemic change

6. The Challenge ? The opportunity……  Community Planning Process and local partnership working  Focus on employment outcomes  Vocational excellence in schools  Curriculum for Excellence  More Modern Apprenticeships  A Business and Industry facing curriculum

7. Would you advise your children to attend your local college? Are you aware of the opportunities that your local college presents ? Do you think college graduates have a better chance of a job than a university graduate? Would you support the idea of S3 and S4 starting a vocational college programme? Questions