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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.

Parents, Pupils, update

Coronavirus – Skills Development Scotland

Message for pupils
Due to COVID-19 (Coronavirusl, Skills Development Scotland cannot deliver career services face to face, but we are still here to help and provide you with the careers information and guidance you need for your future. You can also visit myworldofwork.co.uk. where you will find lots of help. We may try to phone you in the next few weeks to support you, so you may want to save the number below and then you will know that it is us calling. Please feel free to contact us, if you need to speak to us more urgently:
Chris Doyle
0141 468 6683
chris.doyle@sds.co.uk

Message for parents
Due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus), Skills Development Scotland cannot deliver career services face to face, but we are still here to help and support your child with their career planning. You or your child can contact us for career information, advice and guidance, or visit myworldofwork.co.uk. We may try to phone your child in the next few weeks to offer support and guidance. Please feel free to contact us, if you need to speak to us directly:
Chris Doyle
0141 468 6683
chris.doyle@sds.co.uk

Pupils, Support

School leaver webinar

A fun and informative series of short, 30 minute webinars to support you with the next steps of your career journey!

We understand everyone is facing challenges just now and your plans may have changed or seem unclear due to the current situation. We want to let you know that our careers advisers are still here to help and provide you with the career information and guidance you need for your future.

Join our advisers, Hilary and Erin for our second session Thursday 11th June at 3pm on:

Preparing for interviews-

• General hints & tips (phone & video)
• Understand how Skills Development Scotland can help you
• Get actions and links to resources that you can do yourself
• Get involved with questions and comments
• Find out what future webinars to look out for

Click the link to join –

CareerJam 2 – Interviews

We hope you can join us!

Missed the first session? Don’t worry, a recording of ‘Acknowledging the situation and how your careers adviser can help you’ will be available soon on
www.myworldofwork.co.uk/pupils