Skills Development Scotland (SDS)Aberdeen now have a Facebook page. It contains information on careers ,job opportunities, employability help, links to the MyWoW tools, local education and training provision etc.  The careers adviser encourages all pupils in the senior years to access it!

OPITO APPRENTICESHIP 

They will advertise this year’s MA on Monday 27 Jan. Applications close on Fri 28 Feb. Entry criteria is Int2 or N5 minimum level in the usual subjects – maths, science and technical subjects. You must be 16 by May 2014.  Please go to www.opito.com  for more information

AKER Apprentice Recruitment 2014

Following on from previous years successes, Manufacturing & Ops are looking to recruit apprentices to begin employment from August 2014.  We are looking for apprentices in Electrical, Mechanical, Electronic and Design disciplines.  We offer a 4 year apprenticeship which includes:

■      Year 1:  SVQ Level 2 & PEO at Tullos College.

■      Year 2:  Commence SVQ Level 3* and HNC**

■      Year 3:  Continue to progress with SVQ Level 3 and complete HNC.

■      Year 4:  Complete SVQ Level 3.

*SVQ Level 3 will be complete onsite whilst completing Workshop rotations.

**HNC will be completed at Aberdeen College (Day Release).

Due to the content of the HNC and SVQ’s, the successful candidates should possess the following:

■      Higher/Intermediate 2 Maths (If awaiting results, prelims score may be considered)

■      Aged between 16-21.

■      Previous work experience.

■      An understanding of oil and gas industry.

■      Excellent communication skills.

■      Ability to work alone as well as working with others.

■      Problem solving.

■      A strong desire to work and develop within the oil and gas industry.

Please direct all CV’s with cover letter to Mark Lamont- mark.lamont@akersolutions.com

CV’s must be received by Friday 28^th February 2014.

If you have any further questions then feel free to contact by email or telephone: 01224 750078

Rolls Wood Group at Dyce – 4 year apprenticeship

Entry Requirements

To be considered, you must:

• Have a minimum of Grade 2 in Maths and Physics and Grade 3 in English (Standard Grade)
• Be interested in a career in the field of science, engineering or technology
• Be dedicated to a four year period of on- and off-the-job training and education
• Possess a can-do approach and show initiative and drive to be successful

http://www.rwgroup.com/index/modern-apprenticeships to apply  or alternatively contact Lynne Wilson on 01224 797174 or email lwilson@rwgroup.com.  The closing date for applications is the 3rd March 2014

Ramsay World Travel – Travel Clerk Modern Apprenticeship

Organisation: Ramsay World Travel
Location: Aberdeen
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Job Description
Modern Apprenticeship ideal for school leavers superb career prospects – Government Funded
Duties include serving customers, dealing with payments and all other travel agency duties.
To apply, please E-mail  – cbr@ramsayworldtravel.co.uk

The OPITO training programme is now open!

Applicants need to be 16 by May 2012 and need good standard grades/Higher maths.

The Upstream Technician Training Scheme is the oil and gas industry’s response to the need for a competent, stable and flexible technician workforce to meet its current and future needs.

The training programme is comprised of two stages:

• 21 months during which trainees attend an industry appointed college
• Two years on-the-job training with a sponsoring company, being mentored and working alongside experienced staff to gain job specific skills

It is managed by OPITO in partnership with the ECITB.

Please go to their website http://www.opito.com/uk/applicants.html for more details and to download a brochure and application form.

Closing date is Friday, April 20 2012.