Category Archives: Engineering

Apprenticeships, Engineering, Pupils, Support, Technology

University of Glasgow – Graduate Apprenticeship Opportunities in Software Engineering

The University of Glasgow have been in contact to make us aware of some Software Engineering Graduate Apprenticeship opportunities which would allow you to study and earn at the same time! If you have an interest in Maths, Science or Computing Science this could be for you! See details below:

Current Graduate Apprentice opportunities in Software Engineering BSc 2022 starts
The following companies are currently recruiting Graduate Apprentices in Software Engineering to start Autumn 2022. More companies will come online shortly

BBC – Broadcasting Company. Software Engineering and Data Science.

Morgan Stanley – International Bank. Software Engineering.

VeryConnect – Membership & Community Software. Software Engineering.

Check out all vacancies and apply via this link: https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/computing/undergraduate/graduateapprenticeships/howtoapply/

Employer Events
The following partner employers are running a series of short online events in January providing insights on working in their organisations covering themes such as apprenticeships, CV writing and diversity.

Barclays: check out the full range of events here

Morgan Stanley: Meet Apprentices and Glasgow Opportunities

Everyone is welcome: teachers; students; parent/carers.

Fast Track Application and CV Service for GAs
To give every candidate the best chance of securing a place on the 2022 GA we have launched our new CV and Fast Track Application Service. Find out more here and contact anna.doyle@glasgow.ac.uk to sign up

 

Apprenticeships, Careers, Engineering, Further Education, Pupils

APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITY

Please see attached information for a great opportunity to complete a 4 year accredited Craft apprenticeship with Howdens. Ideal for people interested in Engineering fields.

CV and covering letters must be emailed to natalie.irvine@howden.com by Friday 25th June.

Please see Miss McCafferty before Friday if you need help applying.

Further information can be found here.

Careers, Engineering, Events, Investment, NHS, Pupils, Space Industry

SDS – virtual Meet the Expert sessions

As part of the My World of Work Live programme, SDS are offering virtual Meet the Expert sessions for young people.
Experts from a range of sectors are taking part in the 40-minute sessions where young people will get the chance to gain valuable insight to the role.

Here’s a list of what’s coming up:
• 17 March 2021 – Virtual Meet the Expert: Fife Fabrication Ltd, Engineering Services – Hear from Managing Director John (who started off as an apprentice) and current Modern Apprentice, Hannah.
• 18 March 2021- Virtual Meet The Expert – Orbex – Space industries – Learn all about the exciting opportunities in Scotland in the space industry! Could you be working on launching satellites in the future?
• 23 March 2021 – Virtual Meet the Expert: Investment 20/20, Aberdeen Standard Investments and Franklin Templeton Learn more about Investment Management and ask our experts about their day to day tasks.
• 25 March 2021 – Virtual Meet the Expert – NHS – Healthcare Support Worker – Learn more about this vital role and ask our experts on how their roles support all aspects of the healthcare system.

Apprenticeships, Business Management, Computing Science, Engineering, University

GCU events to celebrate Scottish Apprenticeship Week 21

Below is a list of events to choose from –

Tuesday, 2nd March from 10 -11am, join us to hear from our Computing team, and hear from our industry partners from Lloyds Banking Group and CGI and their talented students – in fact Chloe Gallacher, a GA finalist for SDS awards 2020 will also be there! We’ll be focusing on our GAs in BSc Hons Software Development for Business, BSc Hons Cyber Security and MSc Cyber Security. Please register below:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/business-backing-talent-in-technology-with-gcu-tickets-137643357989

Wednesday, 3rd March 10 -11am, join is to hear from our Business Management team and hear from ACS Clothing and The Student Loans Company, one of our students is an employer too, so a unique story to share! We will focus on our very successful and established GA BA Hons Business and Management programme. Please register below:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/backing-talent-with-business-management-at-gcu-tickets-137810548059

Wednesday, 3rd March, 2 – 3pm, join us to hear from our Engineering team and hear from Oil States Industries – we will be joined by a GA Alumni who achieved a 1st Class Honours with us in November last year. We will focus on our established GA BEng Hons Engineering (Design and Manufacture) programme. Please register below:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/business-backing-talent-in-engineering-with-gcu-tickets-137826957139

Friday, 5th March from 12 -1pm, join us to hear from our academic experts and our industry partners, McLaughlin and Harvey and AECOM and their amazing students. We’ll be focusing on the benefits of our GAs in BSc Hons Civil Engineering and BSc Hons Construction and the Built Environment (QS) – please register below:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/business-backing-talent-in-construction-and-infrastructure-with-gcu-tickets-137827378399

Engineering, Pupils, University

Strathclyde Faculty of Engineering UG Webinars

Dates and information about registering can be found below:

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Monday 7th December from 4pm to 5pm

CEE –  https://r1.dotmailer-surveys.com/1d79ff2c304b119f2ab58d65014ee75bf9ed-df437b8d73978ae453hrea077f68aea77f9a

Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Tuesday 8th December from 4pm to 5pm

EEE – https://r1.dotmailer-surveys.com/1d79ff2c304b119f2ab58d65014ee75bf9ed-252893280042b9f452va2dc723a33f7e7fb9

Engineering Academy
Wednesday 9th December from 4pm to 5pm

EA – https://r1.dotmailer-surveys.com/1d79ff2c304b119f2ab58d65014ee75bf9ed-84d952d75a8963e8535861afb95c276ec9a7

Department of Manufacturing and Engineering Management
Thursday 10th December from 4pm to 5pm

DMEM – https://r1.dotmailer-surveys.com/1d79ff2c304b119f2ab58d65014ee75bf9ed-b82c1e0ae664a59352uhb58d12a9c500688b

Department of Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering
Friday 11th December from 4pm to 5pm

NAOME – https://r1.dotmailer-surveys.com/1d79ff2c304b119f2ab58d65014ee75bf9ed-4e019c9386c09b32539a1e3b6bb02b87d03a

Careers, Computing Science, Dietitian, Engineering, Fashion, Fashion Management, information, Nurse, Physiotherapist, Radiographer, Sport Coaching

Robert Gordon University – virtual events

Robert Gordon University is delighted to be offering a variety of subject-specific events in the very near future. We’ve designed a series of virtual events specifically to give prospective students an insight into a number of different professions and industries. Any students who may be interested are encouraged to attend the following events:

Wednesday 4th November (4pm-6pm) – Spotlight on Fashion Management

Monday 9th November (4:30pm-6:45pm) – A day in the life of a Radiographer

Friday 13th November (10am-1pm) – A day in the life of a Nurse

Tuesday 17th November (3:30pm-5:30pm) – A day in the life of a Physiotherapist

Tuesday 17th November (4pm-7pm) – A day in the life of a Dietitian

Wednesday 18th November (4pm-6pm) – Spotlight on Computing

Thursday 19th November (4pm-6pm) – Spotlight on Engineering

Tuesday 24th November (6pm-7:30pm) – Spotlight on Sport Coaching

PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS CAN REGISTER HERE: https://www.rgu.ac.uk/study/visit-us/virtual-events/an-insight-into-virtual-event-series