NHS GGC have been developing opportunities for a second intake of apprentices over the next six to nine months.  It is anticipated that there will be approximately 50 apprenticeship posts on offer as part of this next intake.  

Please use the link below to access the most recent vacancies available within the MA programme.   I would be grateful if you could circulate information regarding these opportunities as widely as possible to any individual who may be interested in applying, or to colleagues/contacts/groups you are aware of who support 16-24 year olds in finding employment. 

www.nhsggc.org.uk/MA2015

We are currently recruiting to two apprentice audio typists.  One post is based at Glasgow Royal Infirmary and the other at the Royal Hospital for Sick Children (will move to the new South Glasgow University Hospital site in June 2015).  Both posts are aligned to the Business & Administration Level 2 Framework. 

These posts are two year apprenticeships.  Full details of the job role, salary, application process etc can be found at the website above.

We will also be hosting an information session for  interested applicants on Friday, 9^th January and would encourage anyone with an interest in these apprenticeship posts to attend this.  Places at the session need to be booked in advance and details of how to do this can be found on the information pack supplied on the webpages.   The closing date for applications is Friday, 16^th January 2015.

The minimum qualifications required for this post are:

• National 4 English (or equivalent) and
• Two other National 4 qualifications ( National 4 Administration & IT is desirable)

 Please do not hesitate to contact me if your require any additional information regarding the vacancies above, or the NHS GGC Modern Apprenticeship Programme

Glasgow Clyde College have informed us that there are spaces available on their pre apprenticeship programme starting in January. 

http://www.glasgowclyde.ac.uk/courses/course-finder/pre-apprenticeship-electrical-installation?_course7469

Entry requirements

·         Three Standard Grades band 3 or above or Intermediate 2s, National 5 or equivalent in English, Math’s and Physics

·         Having previously passed the S.E.C.T.T. test will be an advantage but it is not a necessity as it will be administered during the course

·         This course is designed for school leavers. 

To further information, please contact: 

Allan Dickie

Senior Lecturer

Phone: +441412723224

E-mail: ADickie@glasgowclyde.ac.uk

Web: Glasgow Clyde College

Applications for August 2015 courses open Glasgow Clyde College open on MONDAY 26 JANUARY.

Applications are online and are logged in date order – make sure you do not miss out – get yours in on time!

See College website for fuller details.

Apply now for courses staring in January;

SDS Introduction to Sport, Fitness and Outdoor Education

NQ Fast Track to HN Business, Administration and IT

NQ Introduction to Business and Enterprise

NC Skills for Work: Introductory

NQ Music Events Management

NC Digital Media Computing

NC Technical Teatre

NC Jewellery

Apply online NOW or contact: info@glasgowkelvin.ac.uk

www.glasgowkelvin.ac.uk

Vacancy available with Enchanted Forest Nursery in Thornliebank for a Modern Apprenticeship. SVQ level3.

To go on to website:

 www.childcaremanagementcompany.co.uk

select SVQ courses from the drop menu and apply asap.

The YEAP partnership have recently developed a new mobile platform for East Renfrewshire: ‘A Place to Work’. This exciting new mobile website has been created to help job seekers find the right support available from the YEAP partnership by capitalising on the increased use of smart phones among young people. It further helps job seekers and employers in and around East Renfrewshire to promote, search and apply for jobs on the go with 11 job roles currently being advertised on the site by local employers.

To celebrate a number of the employers that are currently advertising on the site, will attend a launch event to accept CV’s and meet potential candidates.

You are invited to this drop in event to learn about the site’s features, learn how to assist young people and job seekers set up job alerts directly to their phones, and raise awareness of the site.

Date Thursday 11th December

Time 12-3pm drop in

Venue The Museum, 126 Main Street, Barrhead

Meet The Employers Event

Participating employers currently include;

• Albar Landscapes Ltd
• The Richmond Fellowship Scotland,
• The Waterside Inn
• Medica CPD
• Newark Care.

Job seekers will further get the chance to meet members of the workER team who can offer a range of support to those seeking employment.

The new mobile site features

The new site has many great features. Job seekers can set up job alerts so they can be notified when new vacancies are posted, browse the jobs board for open vacancies and apply directly via the site. East Renfrewshire Council and workER have made sure to include information and links to support services from the area’s employability partners. Helpful job tips will be available through the News section of the site and workER and the support services partners are directly contactable via the site.

National Certificate in Technical Theatre (Fast-track)
SCQF Level 6

Open NOW for applications!

This course runs from January 2015 to June 2015 at Glasgow’s largest centre for Performing Arts, Glasgow Kelvin College.

Through the NC Technical Theatre you will learn about the various roles and responsibilities involved in theatre production, gain experience in creating scenery & props, and work back-stage in supporting theatrical performances, whether they be Plays, Musicals, Dance, or concerts.

These skills will then be applied in supporting our performing arts students in their plays, musicals, and dance productions in professional theatres in and around Glasgow.

You will learn about Stage Management, Stage Lighting, Stage Sound, Prop Making, and develop Workshop Skills for Set Design and Construction. Therefore, the ideal applicants will typically have successfully studied some of the following National 4 or National 5 (or equivalent) courses at school:

Art & Design (Design), Creative Arts, Design & Manufacture, Design & Technology, Drama, Graphic Communications, Music, Music Technology, Performing Arts, Practical Crafts, Practical Electronics, Practical Metalworking, or Practical Woodworking.

Students who pass the NC Technical Theatre, and demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm throughout are guaranteed a place on the HND Technical Theatre & Production Arts (SCQF 7/8) in August 2015.

O2 in the Avenue Shopping Centre, Newton Mearns are looking for exciting people with a passion for digital, who will make emotional connections with their customers, taking them on a voyage of discovery and showing them how technology can add a whole new dimension to their lives.
They are looking for omeone who gets on well with everyone you meet, who makes sure everybody who walks through the door instantly feels at home. Friendly, helpful and knowledgeable, you’ll also be the kind of person who’ll chip in to help the team and keep everything running like clockwork.  They will  push you to realise your potential and be the best for yourself, your retail team and your customers.

CVs to be either emailed to kevin.bain@store.o2.com , pop into the shop and hand in a CV or sent it by post to O2, 22 The Avenue, Newton Mearns, G77 6EY

 The position would be 12-16hrs with additional overtime hours.

 If you need further information please don’t hesitate to contact either Emma McCann or Kevin at the above email address.

Graham Construction are looking for 2 Modern Apprentices .

Aprentice Site Engineer and Apprentice Quantity Surveyor. – Details of both posts are displayed on the careers notice board outside the library and the closing date is September 1st 2014 so act fast!.

This will be your one stop shop for careers and vocational information.  Please check our general information page to find out how to make a careers appointment and to find out who are Woodfarms guidance team.  We will be updated regularily with information on Modern Apprenticehips, general college information and current vacancies.