Observations Leading GlobalScots believe human capital is the key to Scotland’s future economic success Marketing & Sales Capability Global Mindset Confident & Entrepreneurial Scotland’s Future Business Leaders
The Saltire Foundation
Saltire Foundation Programmes Saltire Scholars Saltire Fellows Saltire Alumni
Saltire Scholars Unique opportunity to gain work experience in a leading global company or with a highly successful entrepreneur 8 week internship working on a project of commercial significance Networking opportunities with senior level executives Leadership training & development Lifetime access to alumni network
Saltire Scholars Engineering Marketing Science Tourism & Hospitality Arts Management Accounting/Finance Economics International Relations Law
2012 SF Scholar Statistics 92 Scholars 40 Companies 32 Towns & Cities 14 Universities
Sample Host Companies 2012
Impact- Individuals Raised ambition Global Outlook “The 8 weeks the rest of my life has to live up to.”
Impact- Companies Graduate recruitment Raising awareness amongst top Scottish talent CSR Workforce with global skills
Impact- Universities Internationalisation agenda Employability of graduates Links to employers
Impact- Scottish Economy Better talent= new companies, faster growing companies, more successful companies Retain & attract talent in Scotland Community of likeminded individuals determined to improve Scotland