Howden Compressors are holding an engineering apprenticeship open evening on Wednesday 1^st April at 6pm.

This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone you know who is interested in coming along and learning more about how our apprenticeship scheme is set up, what we do here at Howden Compressors and the products that we make on site. They will also get all the information they need to apply for one of our apprenticeship openings.

Anyone who is interested in finding out more about our apprenticeship programme is very welcome to attend. If they are under 18 they should bring a parent/guardian along with them.

Our Software Engineering GA degree programme has been designed in partnership with industry and draws upon global research on work-based learning best practice.

Importantly, our employer partners are recruiting now and the window for students to apply for 2020 extends into the Summer. Barclays alone are recruiting 47 Tech GAs with us and other big name and exciting tech companies are coming online soon. You can view our vacancies here.

To highlight a few benefits:

• Graduate Apprentices benefit from a job, a salary (starting salary circa £15k) and a degree (Software Engineering BSc Hons) at the same time.
• Applicants apply directly to the employers therefore not impacting UCAS submissions.
• The degree course is funded by Skills Development Scotland.
• The GA is 4 years with the time split between the employer and the university.
• The apprentices have a strong on campus university experience through our block learning programme in years 1 and 2
• There are options to specialise in Data Science, Cyber Security, or Systems Engineering in years 3 and 4

We also flex a little on our entry requirement accepting B’s rather than our straight A norm. This really opens the opportunity for more students to attain a Russell Group University degree and consider options beyond a traditional route. It is a great option for students for whom Maths, Sciences and ICT related subjects are their strong point.

We would be grateful if you could share this information with your teaching staff, parent community and students.

A member of the GA team would be happy to pop on a call to answer questions.

More information is available at: www.gla.ac.uk/computing/apprenticeships
For a conversation or to organise a visit contact: anna.doyle@glasgow.ac.uk

About us

We’re the team that makes the whole bank tick, using technology and a treasure trove of data to enable everything from major global deals to grabbing lunch at the tap of a debit card. Our aim? To help banking services feel like magic for our customers.

Operations apprenticeships

In a nutshell, our Higher Apprenticeships will help you work towards a professional or university–level qualification. It’s the ideal start to big things with us, opening up new doors and sparking all kinds of opportunities for your future – right now.

In Barclays Operations we’re always looking for inquisitive people who love asking big questions and finding original solutions. People who want responsibility from the get–go, with encouragement and belief that never stops. Sound like you? Come be part of a world where there’s always more to discover – and more to become.

You’ll be based in Glasgow which is at the heart of our business in Scotland and a site of strategic importance. It’s home to a team of 2,500 people and offers the latest technology, a superb working environment and enables spanning collaboration.

Apply now

Head over to our website for lots more detail and information about how to apply. Please note that although we recruit on a rolling basis, early applications are advised.

Glasgow Clyde College are hosting an Open Day on Wednesday 4 March from 10am-2.30pm at our Anniesland campus for anyone thinking about coming to College in August 2020.

 Potential students can find out about over 150 courses available at our three campuses across the city including engineering, computing, business, sport, science, fashion and more.

 They can also find out about funding, learning support, and guidance on the day. 

 There will be a host of employers on hand to also chat about Modern Apprenticeships as well as lecturers to chat through courses.

It would be much appreciated if you could share this with your team to pass onto any schools.  We would also encourage any parents who might want to find out more about Glasgow Clyde College to come along too.

The Invitation From Barclays:

At Barclays, there’s more to discover. 2020 marks our biggest ever year for Apprenticeships in Glasgow and we would like to invite parents to one of two ‘virtual’ insight events taking place during Scottish Apprenticeship Week.

These events are specifically for parents to help them discover more about our Apprenticeship opportunities and to share this with their children. Parents will have the opportunity to hear from our business, our Apprentices/Apprentice-Parents and our Early Careers teams. We will also walk through the application and assessment process and the support available through our LifeSkills programme, with the opportunity for Q&A at the end.

The parents we are keen to engage with are:

• S3 to S6 Parents, interested in finding out about Graduate Apprentice opportunities for their children, either for applications this year or for 2021 and beyond.
• Any parents interested in Barclays Apprenticeships overall.

Session Times 

Parents will take part individually using simple pc technology details of which our delivery partner, Channel Talent, will send prior to each session. The available session times are:

• Session 1 (5th March) @ 19.00-19.45
• Session 2 (6th March) @ 19.00-19.45

What Should A School Do Next?

Each school to consider and share with pupils to then share with parents (or) to cascade directly to relevant parent groups (where possible). Further context about the opportunity can be found here: Parent/Carer Buzz – Glasgow Register: https://eu.eventscloud.com/parentinsightsession.mar2020

Working in Scotland’s Screen Industry

Friday, 6 March 10.00 am to 11.30 am

Robbie Burns Suite, Doubletree Hilton Hotel

36 Cambridge St, Glasgow G2 3HN

As part of the Glasgow Film Festival Industry Focus and Scottish Apprenticeship Week, this free event will outline the range of in-demand jobs in the sector, bring insights, tips and experiences from leading industry practitioners on what they’re looking for. Learn about recruitment processes and tips for applying for jobs.

Hear from young people reflecting on their experiences of finding work in the industry. Hear about Foundation Apprenticeships in Creative Digital Media and how work-based learning in Scotland is bringing a wider, more diverse range of people into the industry.

Discover what it’s like to work in Scotland’s screen industry: working hours, conditions, pay, contracting, freelancing and progression.

This is for you if you’re based in  the Glasgow City Region and:

• 14 years or over and interested in working in film & television
• a parent or guardian with a child interested in working in film & television
• a secondary teacher involved in teaching film & television and want to refresh your knowledge on industry careers and work routes.

There are only a 100 places for this event, so register your Eventbrite place here

Glasgow Clyde College

Open Day and Modern Apprenticeship Event – Wednesday 4th March 2020

Apprenticeship Week 2020

Glasgow Clyde College would like to invite your students to our next Open Day and Modern Apprenticeship Event. The event will be formatted as a careers fair attended by over 25 employers and training providers offering Modern Apprenticeship, employment and training opportunities across a number of industries as well as all college faculties providing course information and application support  for Glasgow Clyde College courses.

 This is a one-day event open to the general public so parents and guardians are more than welcome to join us.

 Open Day details

• Date:               Wednesday 4th March 2020
• Time:               10am until 2.30pm
• Location:         Anniesland Campus, 19 Hatfield Drive, Glasgow, G12 0YE

The Open Day is aimed at providing students with the opportunity to learn more about the incredible apprentice courses Glasgow Clyde College.  There will be opportunities to speak with lecturers for more detailed information about course content, progression and application support.  Students will have the opportunity to tour the college campus to learn more about the college experience.

 The Apprenticeship Event is aimed at providing student/school pupils with the opportunity to learn more about Foundation and Modern Apprenticeships and the services provided by key stakeholders and to assist Employers with recruitment of new Modern Apprentices and the recruitment opportunities available to young people. This is a really exciting opportunity for students to engage with potential employers. 

 If you would like further information on the event please do not hesitate to contact:

 Michael Canning

External Funding Administrator

 Phone: +441413576169

E-mail: mcanning@glasgowclyde.ac.uk

Web: Glasgow Clyde College

Kirkland Spa in Clarkston called  to say they are looking for a apprentice hairdresser and wondered if anyone at Woodfarm would be interested.  If you would like to apply contact Natalie Munro – contact number is 07470920258.

Careers Information Evening

For those interested in:

Trade Apprenticeships, Site/Contracts Management,                Quantity Surveying and estimating

5.30 pm – 7.30 pm

23 Mcfarlane Street,  Paisley,  PA3 1RY

To register – email – careersevening @clarkscontracts.com stating which discipline(s) you are interested in booking a place for and you will be allocated a time slot.

Also present will be representatives from:

Glasgow Caledonian University, West College Scotland. City of Glasgow College, CITB, Invest in Renfrewshire

To apply, please follow the link below:

joinus.barclays/apprenticeships