The BBC Academy are holding a Get In Event on Saturday 12^th November in Pacific Quay in Glasgow – please find details of the event here –

http://www.bbc.co.uk/academy/work-in-broadcast/trainee-schemes/article/art20151222120054888

Looking for a way to get into the BBC (entry level):
BBC New Talent Schemes: Apprenticeships and Trainee Schemes

Looking to work at the BBC?  Log on to our BBC Career Hub: www.careershub.bbc.co.uk/membersUpload your CV and let us know when you’ll be available.  

Need help writing your CV?   Go here for our useful CV and Application tips

If you are interested in this vacancy please see Mrs Crawford, Miss Potter or your Pastoral Teacher

To apply for this opportunity please send CV to worker@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk by 30^th November 2016.

(Please note if there are a number of strong applications the closing date may be brought forward)

Poppies will be sold on behalf of the Scottish Poppy Appeal during classes next week prior to our Remembrance Assemblies on Friday 11 November 2016.

The Yearbook for the Class of 2016 is now available to be uplifted.  Please come in and collect your book as soon as possible.  Thank you for your patience – K Crawford

We now have 60 notebooks, which are all WiFi enabled, being used in 2 areas of the school – top corridor (English, French, Social Subjects) and Science corridor.  Mrs Richardson’s S1 English class had the opportunity to try out the new notebooks.

Quotes – ‘yes it is much quicker’ – ‘I think it has been better using the computer because you can do the work in your own class’ – ‘I think the computers in class will help our research skills’ – ‘I think it was fun’ – ‘ it helps because you do not have to share’ – ‘ I like the laptop because I like being in the class with all my materials.’

please note email from Morgan Stanley Glasgow

Due to the success of our previous Programmes in the Glasgow Office, we are now open for applications for the Finance Apprenticeship 2017 and the Technology Apprenticeship 2017.

The Apprenticeships, which are aimed at school leavers, provide an alternative to University for those who are both ambitious and academically strong, offering the chance to study towards a qualification, whilst gaining practical industry experience and earning a salary.

I include further details below to share with your S5 and S6 students.

Morgan Stanley Glasgow: Finance Apprenticeship Programme 2017

The ACCA qualification provides students with practical accounting and financial skills while developing their grasp of business.  It is designed to give students the opportunity to learn the theory of accounting while putting it into practice too.

Minimum criteria for the programme is:4 Higher Grades at BBBC (1 sitting) or 4 Higher Grades at BBBB (2 sittings), including Maths and English. Maths must be at a grade B minimum.

Interested candidates can apply by submitting their details via the weblink here

Morgan Stanley Glasgow: Technology Apprenticeship Programme 2017

 This is a 4 year programme beginning September 2017, during which students are supported to attain a degree within BSc (Hons) IT Management for Business, in order to provide theoretical and practical management skills within the IT environment, as well as insight into the financial world.

The degree course has been granted professional accreditation – Awarded Tech Industry Gold by Tech Partnership. Tech Industry Gold degrees are defined by employers to provide students with the technical, business and interpersonal skills that place them in high demand in the technology sector.

Minimum criteria for the programme is: 4 Higher Grades at BBBB, including Computing or Maths, plus English.

Interested candidates can apply by submitting their details via the weblink here

 Estimated Recruitment Timelines for both programmes:

• Closing date for applications: 10th February 2017
• Psychometric tests: Sessions held in the Glasgow Office throughout January and February 2017
• Interview/Assessment Days: March 2017
• Programmes Start Date: September 2017

Should you have any queries on either of the programmes, please contact the Glasgow Campus Team at glasgow.campus@morganstanley.com

East Renfrewshire…

Above is the link for current apprenticeships in Scotland.

Please note:

• Please note that KPMG are currently recruiting for their fantastic 360 and Audit School Leaver Programmes in Glasgow.
• Kenneth Macleod Travel are also recruiting for an Apprentice in Travel Services in Giffnock.

75 vacancies will be advertised over the coming months.

What will the NHS GGC be recruiting for this year?

They anticipate that opportunities will include apprenticeships in the following areas:

• Administration
• Decontamination – Sterile Services
• E-health – Health Records, Library Assistant and IT Procurement
• Engineering – Estates, Sterile Services, Medical Physics and Bio-engineering
• Health and Safety
• Healthcare support workers – Community Services including Community Children’s Services and Oral Health
• Healthcare Support Workers – Health Science Services including Audiology, Ophthalmology, Orthotics and Audiology
• Health care Support workers – Nursing specialties including Theatres
• Life Sciences – Laboratories
• Pharmacy – Pharmacy Technicians
• Prosthetics – Prosthetics Technician

Year Heads and Pastoral Teachers will give you information as and when it arrives.

Modern Apprentice Medical Laboratory Assistant

Information Session Event – Registration Essential

16th November Queen Elizabeth University Hospital

We would like to invite candidates who meet the selection criteria of 2 Highers (or equivalent) in Chemistry AND Biology or an NC in a Science Subject (SQF Level 6) to attend an information session about the Modern Apprenticeship Medical Laboratory Assistant role.

We anticipate that these vacancies will open for application no later than week commencing 14^th November 2016

Attendance is not mandatory for applicants and is not part of the selection process however places are limited and must be booked in advance.

We will confirm slots allocated no later than 12 Noon on Friday 11th November.  This will be an evening event and a parent or carer is welcome to accompany you.

Please email modern.apprentice@ggc.scot.nhs.uk to request a place and advise when requesting if you require one or two places and confirm the level and details of the qualification(s) that you hold.

S3 DRAMA

Presents

THE GHOST TOUR

25 October 2016 from 6.30 pm

For all S1 and S2 pupils

Tickets on sale in Drama costing £2 each.