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STEM Work Experience Day with Uptree online

If you are interested in a STEM related career this is the opportunity for you. Employers not only look at your exam results but the experiences you have.

Uptree is a networking platform designed to help you get started in the world of work.

Uptree is excited to announce we are running a free online work inspiration event with Arm Glasgow on 22nd June.

Register for the event for free using the link below.

https://uptree.co/arm/e/2203823272/

The event will take place on Zoom and is aimed at S5 & S6 students interested in careers in STEM. Over 2 hours, students will network with professionals, discover more about the world of work and develop their employability skills.

Glasgow – Uptree STEM Work Experience Day (online)
Monday, June 22, 2020
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Overview
A half-day, online work experience event hosted by Arm’s Glasgow team. You will gain experience of the technology industry, career paths and get to meet technology professionals who work at Arm Glasgow!

Agenda
– Ice breaker & welcome
– About Arm
– Inspiring speakers
– Speed Networking
– Micro:bit activity
– The Global Goals
– Next steps and wrap up

You will need to register for an Uptree account (free) and prepare a short motivation statement telling us why they are interested in the opportunity. We will then shortlist applicants based on this.

If you are interested or have any further questions about the opportunity, please let me know and I can give you more information.

Best regards,

Mr Toal

Connect + Skills Development Scotland Next Steps Q&A 26 May 2020


Connect + Skills Development Scotland Next Steps

Invitation to our FREE online information session for parents

Q&A with Skills Development Scotland Next steps: young people’s options for education, work and training. To be held on Tuesday 26 May Places are free, registration is essential at

https://bit.ly/ConnectplusSDS

Choose from afternoon or evening session

The Skills Development Scotland and Connect teams will share advice and information about options for next steps within and from school. The teams will also share how they can help your young person make the best decisions about work, apprenticeships or other training, college or university as well as the most up to date information about accessing career services because of the impact of COVID19.

After you register, we will send you a link to join the session. If you would like to submit a question in advance, please contact training@connect.scot


Connect + Skills Development Scotland Next Steps