“I thoroughly enjoyed the event. The highlights included seeing these young people finding their voice and showing their beautiful selves. I was already looking forward to becoming a mentor but this evening was inspirational,” Marie, soon-to-be MCR mentor Last night, MCR’s Young Glasgow Talent young people hosted an evening of creative performances and exhibitions at […]
MCR Founder & CEO Iain MacRitchie took centre stage as the College Development Network hosted its recent School – College: Raising Attainment Through Partnerships. CDN works in partnership with colleges across Scotland, bringing them together to create new opportunities and best practice, supporting the sector through their vision of ‘leading, creating and sharing’. Ensuring our […]
“A staggering 90% of employers, teachers and young people say that essential life skills (such as confidence, and team-work) are as or more important than academic qualifications. Everyone should have the opportunity to develop them. It is vital that state schools embed the development of these skills in their ethos, curriculum and extracurricular activities,” Sir […]
Our young people are making their final preparations as they get ready to welcome mentors, partners and supporters to an incredible evening at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum on 24th October. MCR’s youngsters will host and perform throughout the evening. Showcased will be inspiring creative performances by those who participated in MCR’s Royal Conservatoire of […]
Disadvantaged and care experienced young people in every Glasgow secondary school will now be able to benefit from the pioneering and highly successful mentoring and talent development programme developed over the last decade by MCR Pathways and Glasgow City Council. GET INVOLVED Presently, more than 700 young people – across 15 secondary schools – are […]
The Times has launched its #FutureOfScotland project: creating a national conversation around how Scotland can unlock its full potential. It’s also inviting business, education and other leaders from across the country to offer their ideas on how the nation “can thrive in adversity”. The first stage of the project was delivered this week in Glasgow, […]