{"id":680,"date":"2021-09-15T09:24:34","date_gmt":"2021-09-15T08:24:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/as\/madyw\/?page_id=680"},"modified":"2026-02-19T11:45:14","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T11:45:14","slug":"curriculum-materials","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/as\/madyw\/curriculum-materials\/","title":{"rendered":"Mintlaw Careers Homepage"},"content":{"rendered":"
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This page will provide you with links and resources to help you navigate the career choice decisions.<\/p>\n

Choosing the right career can be a difficult and sometimes confusing, this site has been put together to help you and your parents help you find a career sector that may interest you.<\/p>\n

Many people select a career when leaving school and often change depending upon results, opportunities and quite often where their personal interests lie.<\/p>\n

Use the tabs below to find out more.<\/p>\n

On behalf Mintlaw Academy can we say a very big thank you to all our contributors to this site for videos and links.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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\n\tSkills Development Scotland (SDS)<\/div>\n
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Skills Development Scotland (SDS) are Scotland’s career service.<\/p>\n

A skills development Scotland careers adviser is available in school to offer support and guidance to pupils who may find the transition from school to work, college or university challenging. This 1-1 support can be arranged through the guidance team.<\/p>\n

In addition to this, SDS, through their web based service offer a wide range of comprehensive material to support individuals at all stages of their career planning. For more information log on to www.myworldofwork.co.uk and have a look at the relevant sections.<\/p>\n

myworldofwork<\/a> <\/strong><\/h2>\n

This website is an invaluable resource for pupils considering course choice and next steps for study and work. The \u2018Careers A-Z\u2019 section can help you research different careers further. Not sure what you would like to do? Log on and try the \u2018My Career Options\u2019 and \u2018My Subject Choices Tool\u2019 section of the website. This will allow you to think about and understand more about your strengths and skills and how these can be used in a future career.<\/p>\n

You’ll also find information on College and University, Interview advice, and there is an additional section with information and advice for parents and carers.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n\tDeveloping the Young Workforce (DYW) Scotland<\/div>\n
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Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) is a vital part of Scotland\u2019s careers and skills system. DYW is employer-led, and it\u2019s their priority to make it easier for employers to connect with young people in schools and colleges across Scotland.
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\u200bIt\u2019s a team effort to support young people to prepare for the world of work. Through DYW, employers can provide inspirational opportunities for young people to help them understand and develop the skills they need to succeed. As a school we work closely with DYW to create opportunities for our young people to connect with employers.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Young people and parents – DYW – Scotland<\/a><\/h2>\n

Use the website to find out more, or talk to your guidance teacher about the DYW linked opportunities in school.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Parent Resources – DYW ABERDEENSHIRE<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
\n\tExcelerate Virtual Careers Expo<\/div>\n
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On this site, you\u2019ll find career videos from a range of sectors which are active and growing here in the North-east. There is also a number of recorded industry discussions.\u00a0<\/p>\n

WOOD FOUNDATION Virtual Career Zone<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
\n\tCareer Specific Videos<\/div>\n
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Click on the links below for some career specific videos:<\/p>\n

Agriculture and Fishing<\/a><\/p>\n

Business, Law and Finance<\/a><\/p>\n

Creative and Digital Design<\/a><\/p>\n

Construction<\/a><\/p>\n

Education<\/a><\/p>\n

Engineering and Energy<\/a><\/p>\n

Health and Social Care<\/a><\/p>\n

Hospitality, Tourism and Retail<\/a><\/p>\n

Sciences<\/a><\/p>\n

Uniform Services<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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