Category Archives: Events

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.

Events, Parents, Pupils, University

University of Aberdeen Events

Unibuddy Live
Thursday 19th November, Thursday 3rd December, Thursday 17th December

Join our Unibuddy sessions to speak directly to staff. This is a great opportunity to ask any questions students would normally ask at careers fairs or UCAS fairs.

Register for Unibuddy Live here

Study at Aberdeen Webinar
Tuesday 24th November
The University of Aberdeen will be hosting a webinars to provide students with information about studying at Aberdeen, our degree structure, finance, student life and much more.

Register for webinar here

University of Aberdeen Articulation Week: Articulation Information Event for Schools
Wednesday 25th November
From 23-27 November the University will make information and engagement opportunities available focusing on the pathways into a degree programme from an HNC or HND.

As part of this programme of events the Access & Articulation Team have organised a 1 hour presentation and Q&A session for school pupils in S4-6 and their parents/guardians that will focus on Articulation – how it works and the opportunities that are available.

This session will take place between 6.30pm-7.30pm on Wednesday 25th of November.
Pupils and parents/guardians can sign up for the session at the weblink below.

link

We’ve also produced a leaflet to help advertise this event. Articulation Week Parent and Guardian flyer

Events, information, Pupils, S4, S5/6

HSBC UK – Investing in futures in Scotland

Investing in Futures:

Scotland (17th, 19th, 24th November)

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a real sense of confusion and uncertainty for students, with a question mark over the employment market and future employment prospects.

To counter this, the Early Careers team at HSBC have created a series of bite-sized virtual events designed to give back confidence on employment prospects, mythbust common recruitment misconceptions and target key employability skills to give you an advantage when looking for a career.

Find Out More

These webinars will be free to attend, and will be hosted via Zoom. Please register in advance through the following links. Spaces are limited, and will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis.

17th November – HSBC and You

Uncovering the culture, benefits, mission and breadth of opportunities available at HSBC.

Register for this webinar: https://hsbc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7N1aVxFVQnKCpr9fO-jycg

19th November – Who am I?

An exploration of Personal Branding including: what even is a Personal Brand, how to discover and build your own and why changing your mentality is key for success.

Register for this webinar: https://hsbc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SOLkNTpmRKqVz81skVDOVA

24th November – How to be the best you?

A session all about applying. This will include a breakdown of CVs, aim to demystify online applications and finish with interview tips and tricks from an employer’s perspective.

Register for this webinar: https://hsbc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YafcWXCkQdibRdvbIXaGxg
Computing Science, Events, Pupils

Ada Scotland Festival

Join us for the launch of the Ada Scotland Festival – a series of online events focused on addressing gender imbalance in Computing Science.

Launch Event

At this launch event, the organisers will talk about what they hope to achieve with the Festival and we’ll hear from dressCode founder Toni Scullion on why addressing the gender gap in Computing Science is so important. Then, we’ll have a Q&A session with two of Barclays’ Software Engineering Graduate Apprentices.

We will also kick off a number of exciting competitions, featuring some great prizes courtesy of our brilliant supporters.

The event is open to pupils, teachers, parents, and anyone else with an interest in addressing gender imbalance in Computing Science education, and the tech sector more widely.

👉 Sign up here: https://ada.scot/2020/09/09/ada-festival-launch/

CodeBase LevelUp: Digital Skills 4 Girls
17:00-18:00 Tuesday 13 October 2020
Two LevelUp Digital Skills 4 Girls workshops to increase learning in programming concepts, develop computer skills and hear from women working in the world of tech about how they got started.

What I wish I knew… Advice from inspirational women in Tech
18:00-19:00 Tuesday 13 October 2020
Join Equate Scotland for this panel session to broaden your awareness of the tech sector in Scotland. Inspirational women from a range of professions and organisations will showcase the diverse career options that are available in this exciting area.

QuantumBlack Career Session
13:00-14:00 Wednesday 14 October 2020
An hour session introducing a Software Engineer, a Front End Engineer, a Data Engineer and a Data Scientist from QuantumBlack in a series of 4 short talks.

My World of Work Live! Game Design
14:00 Wednesday 14 October 2020
Using Microsoft Makecode, create your very own video game. Pick up some coding skills and learn about the careers that this can lead to!

Ask the Expert: Monica Richardson
15:00-16:00 Wednesday 14 October 2020
The inspirational Monica Richardson will answer your questions. Are you wondering what it’s like studying Computing Science at Uni or work in industry?

Events, information, Parents, Pupils, University

University of Strathclyde – Information Evenings

At this time of year we would ordinarily be visiting many schools to provide information to parents as well as pupils about the UCAS process. In recognition of this we have scheduled 3 Information Evenings which will be particularly useful for parents and pupils.

Wednesday 23rd September 6pm
https://strath.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_89cDAl41TFiFMAyEcT4xRg

Thursday 8th October 6pm
https://strath.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cWuvzM51TQixuRyWoO80ug

Monday 19th October 6pm
https://strath.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CgQoOIK8Qg6G2F5awLWpbA