Tag Archives: Careers
Option Choices webinar for parents and carers of S2 pupils
Dear parents/carers
In preparation of our young people making subject choices next year, Skills Development Scotland careers advisers are hosting a webinar for parents and carers of S2 pupils on 7 Dec at 6:30pm to discuss option choices and the support and resources available from Skills Development Scotland to support both young people and parents and carers at this time.
You can register for the session here: https://optionchoiceswebinar.eventbrite.co.uk
NHS NEXTGEN Virtual Careers Information Event
Join us on our next NHS NEXTGEN Virtual Careers Information Event on 8th of September from 4pm to 7pm. This fully interactive event will deliver live chat, live webinars and live career’s guest speakers, chairing Q&A sessions from their healthcare sector.
We are also including interactive booths with downloadable career resources and for the first time we will be holding a Round Table Networking Discussion Group.
Don’t miss this opportunity to get involved and you can ask questions, find out what the NHS experience is like from live professionals and get information on literally hundreds of career opportunities in healthcare- all from the comfort of your own home.
Job Opportunity – Casual Swimming Instructor
As a Casual Swimming Instructor, you will work within East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure Ltd delivering a quality learn to swim programme and development opportunities for all.
Overview of Scottish Apprenticeships – Thursday 10 March 2022
Parents and carers can learn more about Foundation, Modern and Graduate Apprenticeships on a free webinar on Thursday 10 March at 6.30-7.15pm.
Careers Advisers from Skills Development Scotland will talk about the different apprenticeships that are available and how work-based learning can open the door to a wide range of careers. They will also be on hand to answer any questions that you may have about your young persons career development.
Parents and carers can register for our session here: https://overviewofscottishapprenticeships.eventbrite.co.uk
Options Support from the S5 DYW Ambassador’s Team
Our team of DYW Ambassadors have been hard at work thinking of ways they could support those in our school community who are ready to make options choices over these next few weeks.
Here is a video the team have produced to introduce themselves:
There are a number things they have come up with that we hope you will find helpful in guiding your decision making process.
Please watch our video below to give you some ideas:
If you are looking for some inspiration for future careers or even courses to study after school, please have a look at our Careers Week materials as below:
Link to Careers Insights Videos:
https://sway.office.com/z4hRC7RkjowDa3wK?ref=Link
Link to Universities and Colleges Information:
https://sway.office.com/3h2JxGN8AcDTL415?ref=Link
We would also encourage both pupils and parents/carers to make use of the tools and vast range of information available on the My World of Work Website https://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/
We have created a video to demonstrate some tools you may find useful at the time of Options Choices, both for pupils and for parents/carers.
Click on the link below to access the My World of Work Demonstration Video:
If you have any problems using My World of Work we will offer lunchtime drop in support sessions on Monday’s from 12.30 till 1pm in room A17, starting on Monday 31 January until Monday 14 March. There is no need to book for this session, just pop along if you are having problems signing up for My World of Work, or using any of the tools on the site.
Feedback Form:
If you do make use of these resources we would really appreciate your feedback so that we can plan future support, please access a review form using the link below:
DYW WEEK: 15TH – 19TH NOVEMBER 2021
This week is Careers Week Scotland, where there are many events organised by Skills Development Scotland. You can access all these events and more on My World of Work. As a school, we are delivering lessons with a Career focus in PSE and across departments. We have also provided an overview of different careers and educational providers. You can find all this information on the Careers Section of our website by clicking here.
We hope you find this information very useful, and we would appreciate if you could fill out our short feedback form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=oyzTzM4Wj0KVQTctawUZKW_OKFn3E31Pn2YCkv9or-pUMkVFQkZURkdPV1pSQzNUQlhTSjRLTUNJSS4u
Young Persons Guarantee Traineeship Opportunities with East Renfrewshire Council
The Young Person’s Guarantee traineeships at Housing and Neighbourhood Services are now open on My Jobs Scotland.
Closing date 24th October.
If you wish to apply for either of these posts please speak to your Pupil Support Teacher for support.
