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1.13 The Highland Council, Cultural and Leisure Services continues to deliver the Support and Training for Community Radio Groups Programme across the Highlands and Islands. The project has been funded through successive bids to the European Social Fund assisted by eight local enterprise companies. Continuous support to the community radio sector has been rewarded by the demand for training consistently exceeding anticipated need. Many of the community radio groups have developed from part time community initiatives to full time broadcasters, creating employment opportunities. Of the twelve community radio groups established throughout the Highlands and Islands, five have now attained full time licences to broadcast.

1.14 The Community Radio Training Project delivers training across a range of skills including not only broadcasting, but also management and leadership skills. The key objective of the project is to support the community radio network by offering training to new and existing volunteers, developing their skills and abilities and enabling them to broadcast to their own communities. Importantly the training provides local opportunities for career and personal development and builds the confidence of individuals, encouraging them to take a more active role in community life generally. The recent development of an SVQ Level III in Radio Production is an important additional opportunity for individuals, enabling them to pursue employment or higher education in a media related field. The project also has the potential to develop further small businesses from those groups who currently broadcast under Restricted Service Licences (RSL's). Community radio in the Highlands & Islands is developing its own standards of excellence.

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