Fèisean nan Gàidheal
Public bodies, local authorities and more private companies are delivering Gaelic Language Plans and looking for people to join their teams to work with Gaelic. This means the career opportunities for anyone studying and using the language are better than ever.
There are jobs for teachers, broadcasters, journalists, musicians, education & development officers, actors, play leaders, web developers as well as for staff across a range of public authorities and agencies who offer services in Gaelic. This range of choices could well expand as more people learn Gaelic and Gaelic medium education, for example, expands. Knowledge of Gaelic can be a major advantage in the job market and, in common with those in other public sector jobs, people in Gaelic jobs contribute significantly to the Scottish economy.
As well as being an interesting language and an integral part of Scotland’s culture and heritage, Gaelic is also part of the modern way of life for many.
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Target audience
Target audience
Students, graduates and academics across a breadth of subjects who have Gaelic as a language.
Aims of the resource
Aims of the resource
Encourage viewers to consider the career opportunities available to them if they use Gaelic (at any level) and understand the flexible and supportive nature of the Gaelic community who actively promote continuous learning of the language.
Graduate attributes
Graduate attributes
In reviewing these videos, it is important to keep the university’s graduate attributes in mind: academic skills, communication, self-management, interpersonal skills, and social awareness.