Ayrshire College Foundation Newsletter Issue 4 | Page 9

We plan on using the drone during the summer break
to create induction material (flyovers of each campus
showing boundaries for the no smoking policy, and a
flythrough of each Learning Resource Centre). We will
then use the drone within several curriculum areas after
the summer, confirmed so far are Sports & Fitness,
Construction & Trades and Photography/Media. Further
details will be provided as these projects are finalised.
Health and Social Care
Ageing Suits
Marketing
Digital Upskilling Project
The funding has been used to recruit creative
and digital marketing interns and give them an
opportunity to be part of the Marketing team. The
project will create and inspire exciting careers that will
shape their digital future.
To achieve cutting edge digital marketing, diverse
skills and perspectives are needed. Young people
bring creativity, enthusiasm, fresh ideas and problem
This resource will enable students to experience,
through simulated learning, the physical and
psychological impact of ageing. The sensory
equipment provides realistic experiences of what
it’s like to be elderly and conditions associated with
dementia, including poor balance, stiff joints, weaker
eyesight, extra weight, difficulty in walking, back pain
and problems with lifting.
solving to our teams. Ayrshire College creative and
business students can help with this.
Over the summer, the interns will have big challenges,
real responsibilities and a great network of support to
develop their employability skills.
This project will take talented young people who are
showing great potential on their course, and give them
an opportunity to be part of our team and make an
impact. This experience will help shape them, push
them forward and leave a lasting impression.