Get ready to own your future.

OUR SCHOOLS

Working with 156 Secondary Schools across Scotland

Our SCQF level 6 accredited school programme allows learners to develop the critical meta-skills that employers are looking for at the same time as gaining an understanding of sustainability and how it can positively impact their future, whatever they do next.

Benefits to Students

Gain a valuable SCQF Level 6 qualification equal to 7 UCAS Tariff Points

Develop the critical meta-skills that employers are looking for.

Gain insight and exposure to real business and industry challenges

KEY INFORMATION

The Challenge Programme is project-based, interdisciplinary learning where learners work in teams to solve real-world industry problems - set by businesses. It is continually assessed through a portfolio of evidence and learners interact with industry through support, mentorship and final presentations.

  • Students gain 8 SCQF credit points

  • Delivered from August - March

  • 80 notional learning hours (2 periods per week).

  • No exam - award evidenced via continuous assessment.

  • Attracts 37.3 Insight Data points.

  • High-quality resources provided, including lesson plans.

  • No cost for schools to implement.

People we’ve helped to own their future

98% of Teachers would recommend the programme

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Powering Futures equips students with real-world sustainability skills, career opportunities, and industry connections, preparing them for a prosperous economy while enhancing schools’ impact, innovation, and engagement with future-focused learning.