Work Experience – S4-S6
Work experience offers students a valuable opportunity to gain real-world insights beyond the classroom. By engaging directly with professionals, students develop essential skills such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving, while exploring potential career paths. This hands-on experience boosts confidence, enhances resumes, and helps students make informed decisions about their future education and employment. Completing work experience also fosters responsibility and time management, preparing students for success in both further studies and the workforce.
All of work experience placements are processed via the Work It website, in line with national guidelines and all S4-6 pupils have a login for this. Their login details have been sent to their Glow Outlook email inbox. Pupils are able to view potential opportunities on this website and can reach out to employers using the contacts to arrange work experience placements.
Should your child wish to complete a work experience placement, please also contact the Principal Teacher of DYW- Miss B Brown – brownb@eastwood.e-renfrew.sch.uk
All S4 pupils will be going on work experience on Jan 19th-23rd 2026. All pupils have been issued access to the Work It website, where they can browse opportunities and submit work experience requests.
https://www.workit.info/
Careers Fair
We are pleased to invite pupils, parents and carers to attend our upcoming Careers Fair on Thursday 30th October. This event aims to facilitate informed decision-making regarding higher education, apprenticeships and various career pathways, thereby assisting pupils and families in planning their futures with confidence. Representatives from leading universities, colleges, and prominent businesses will be present to provide comprehensive information and guidance. Due to the volume of attendees last year from employers and families, the Careers Fair will be conducted with staggered attendance times. This approach is designed to prevent overcrowding and allow everyone the opportunity to engage fully engage with all attendees.
Event Details:
- Date: Thursday 30th October
- Timeslot S1/S3/S5 – 6.30pm-7.30pm
- Timeslot S2/S4/S6 – 7.30pm-9pm
- Location: Eastwood High School, Capelrig Road, Newton Mearns, Glasgow, G77 6NQ
Furthermore, if you or your employer are interested in showcasing your sector at this event, please RSVP to our school email at schoolmail@eastwood.e-renfrew.sch.uk. Additionally, please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your participation.
