Tag Archives: Careers

Careers, Education & Training, Pupils, Training

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.

https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/east-renfrewshire-council/jobs/ypg-environmental-trainee-neighbourhood-services-239384

https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/east-renfrewshire-council/jobs/ypg-environmental-trainee-mts-decoration-squad-239383

Closing date 24th October.

If you wish to apply for either of these posts please speak to your Pupil Support Teacher for support.

Careers, Pupils, Veterinary Medicine, Virtual Fair

BVA & Scottish SPCA Vetastic Adventure

Interested in a Career as a Vet/Vet Nurse:

On Thursday 9 December the BVA and Scottish SPCA are opening their ‘virtual’ doors to young people, schools and families across Scotland. Join in to find out more about veterinary careers and where a career working with animals can take you.

Find out more about the ‘Vetastic’ sessions and to book a free spot now by clicking on the link below:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/vetastic-adventures-tickets-168092185251

Apprenticeships, Careers, Further Education, Pupils

Modern Apprenticeship Opportunity – Hays Travel (Newton Mearns)

Hays Travel have a Modern Apprenticeship Opportunity, commencing on 20 September 2021.

Click on the link below to access details:

https://careers.haystravel.co.uk/

Access ‘Apprenticeships’ to apply and see the range of benefits of participating in the programme.

If you would like any help to apply, please see Mrs Hamilton in Pupil Support.

Careers, Medicine, Pupils, S4, S5, S6, University

School Lectures in Medicine at Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh

For any pupils in S4, S5, S6 who are interested in pursuing a Medical career. These lectures are free.

This year, due to Government guidance on Covid-19 and for everyone’s health and safety, our lectures will be online.

There will be three lectures this year, two of which students will have an opportunity to ask questions beforehand. The most frequently asked questions will be allocated to one of our speakers to answer.

Please click on the links below to register for any or all of the lectures you would like. By doing so, we can keep you updated on any changes, how to access all Lectures and also ensure you have the opportunity to ask questions on Lectures 2 & 3.

LECTURE 1 – BECOMING A DOCTOR
Available from 29 September 2020 from 7pm

This lecture features the key speakers and will focus on how to prepare best for application to medical school, including personal statements and work experience opportunities.

LECTURE 2 – IMPACT OF COVID-19
Available from 15 October 2020 from 7pm

Dr Adelina McLeod, Chair of the College’s Trainees and Members’ Committee will lead this lecture and there will be an opportunity to ask questions ahead of this lecture.

LECTURE 3 – ETHICAL DILEMMAS IN MEDICINE
Available from 3 November 2020 from 7pm

Professor Kenneth Boyd, Professor of Medical Ethics at the University of Edinburgh together with Consultants in Psychiatry, Acute Medicine & Obstetrics & Gynaecology will explore some of the challenging moral and ethical decisions taken by doctors today.