Money Advice Scotland November update

Money Advice Scotland’s schedule of upcoming events and updates are listed below. You can also keep up to date with Money Advice Scotland news and events through their website, TikTok, Eventbrite page and by subscribing to their newsletter.

All sessions are free of charge. 

Upcoming webinars

• Wednesday, 3 December, 1:00pm-1:45pm – The Autumn Budget 2025 – What Does It Mean For Your Money? – sign up here.
• Thursday, 4 December, 12:00pm-12:45pm - Financial Fitness Series: Scams Spar Session (monthly webinar and TikTok series)
• Thursday, 11 December, 12:00pm-2:00pm - Financial Education for Children & Young People: Training for Teachers
• Wednesday, 14 January, 10:00am-11:00am – Financial Fitness Series: Having a Baby Bootcamp – sign up here.
• Tuesday, 26 January, 9:30am to 12:30pm - An Intro. To Financial Wellbeing – Training for Third Sector Practitioners

Financial Wellbeing Webinars and Events

Covering a wide range of everyday money topics, these interactive online sessions are designed for community groups and non-profits. You can explore the details in our brand-new facilitator pack or reach out to MAS directly at financialcapability@moneyadvicescotland.org.uk for more information.

Financial wellbeing training is aimed at advisers, support workers, and managers working in money advice or adjacent fields, including housing and welfare rights. These workshops are free of charge, and aim to support and improve wellbeing through a mixture of theory-based learning, practical exercises, and open dialogue.

Upcoming dates listed below and new dates can be booked via Money Advice Scotland: Workplace Wellbeing Project Eventbrite Page. 

• Wednesday 3 December, 1:00pm-3:00pm - Protecting Your Wellbeing Workshop
• Tuesday 9 December, 1:00pm-3:00pm - Building Empowerment and Resilience Through Transactional Analysis
• Thursday 29 January, 1:00pm-3:00pm - Building Empowerment and Resilience Through Transactional Analysis
• Wednesday 4 February, 1:00pm-3:00pm - Stress Management Workshop
• Tuesday 3 March, 1:00pm-3:00pm - Protecting Your Wellbeing Workshop
• Thursday 5 March, 1:00pm-3:00pm - Stress Management Workshop
• Tuesday 10 March, 1:00pm-2:00pm - Priorities and Focus Workshop

*NOW CLOSED* STUC Vacancy: Funding Officer (Scottish Union Learning team)

**CLOSING DATE FRIDAY, 31st OCTOBER AT MIDNIGHT**

The STUC – Scotland’s Trade Union Centre – is seeking to recruit a Funding Officer to join Scottish Union Learning. Secondments will be considered.

The Funding Officer will provide a key role within Scottish Union Learning, with responsibility for supporting the provision of union-led learning across Scotland, ensuring that workers benefit from a range of relevant workbased learning and skills opportunities. Candidates must have a commitment to trade union values.

We offer an excellent package of terms and conditions, including a defined benefit staff pension scheme, 29 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus 15 public holidays, and a range of family friendly policies such as support with childcare costs. The role will be based in our modern, purpose-built office in the East End of Glasgow.

Recruitment packs can be downloaded below:

• Job Advert
• Job Description/Person Specification
• Guidance for applicants
• Equality Monitoring Form
• Application form

Highlands and Islands 2025 Week of Learning

Scottish Union Learning’s annual Highlands and Islands Week of Learning took place from 16 to 20 June, celebrating work-based learning and skills, and empowering workplace reps across the region.

This year’s programme featured a mix of online and in-person events. Highlights included Using AI to Improve your Writing with Digital Skills Education and Understanding Trauma in Early Years workshops led by UNISON, a full-day exploration of Neurodiversity and the Workplace with Unite the Union, and a thoughtful session on Resilience with Samaritans Scotland.

Glasgow upholsterer awarded Learner of the Year

The recipient for the Scottish Union Learning Learner of the Year Award 2025 was Sean Paul Gracie, a member of the Community trade union.

The annual award, presented by First Minister of Scotland John Swinney and STUC General Secretary Roz Foyer at the 2025 STUC Congress in Dundee on 28^th April, celebrates the achievements of Scotland’s trade unionist workplace learners. This year the award was sponsored by TUC Education in Scotland.

Sean Paul, who works for Royal Strathclyde Blindcraft Industries (RSBi), seized the top prize after completing literacy, numeracy and manufacturing courses.