New Look East Kilbride – Apprenticeship Opportunity

An exiting apprenticeship opportunity through Babington has arrived for New Look Retailers Limited. If you are looking to progress a career in Retail. This position will give you an in site to all aspects of Retail which will include providing excellent customer Service, processing click and collect orders, Working in the Changing Rooms, Merchandising in different departments, Working on the tills, getting to know products in all departments by changing areas where you work on a regular basis. What will I learn? Along with learning all about New Look’s policies and procedures you will be working towards and Modern Apprenticeship in Retail, This qualification covers areas such as health and safety. Teamwork, customer service and sales. There are wide range of optional units reflecting the diversity of the sector and the multi-channel nature of the modern retail business. What qualification or qualities are required? You’ll have a head start in this vacancy if you’ve completed a Foundation Apprenticeship in a related field. We’ll need you to provide evidence of your qualification and show you gained the relevant skills from your placement For this position your must have good communication skills, confident in communication, enjoy fashion, be reliable, digital minded, have the ability to work in a fast paced environment and willing to learn. Apply for this apprenticeship Think this is the right apprenticeship for you? Apply here: https://www.apprenticeships.scot/apply-for-a-vacancy/?refCode=156037&keywords=&location=&distance=15&page=1&sort=

Harper MacLeod – File Admin Apprenticeship

Would you like to work for one of Scotland’s leading Law Firms?   Harper Macleod has been named Law Firm of the Year eight times and was ranked in The Times Scotland Best Law Firms 2020. They are the SME Employer of Year Winner at the 2023 QA Apprenticeship Awards. What’s in it for you: Harper Macleod are currently seeking a File Administrator Apprentice to join their Glasgow office. Based in the city centre, you will work for an organisation that provide expert advice on areas such as personal injury, employment law and medical negligence. You will pro-actively provide an efficient, organised and professional administrative service by ensuring that the team have the appropriate support for all aspects of their work activities. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop within a business that has supported over 60 apprentices through their qualification in partnership with QA! Salary: £19,838 per annum Working week: Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm You will be responsible for: Working with Lawsoft to search and maintain client details Using Worksite to create new files, entering information accurately and effectively, filing daily correspondence Dealing with file requests made by staff and Partners Indexing and storage of old files Communicating with colleagues via MiCollab software and Microsoft Outlook General administrative duties Full training will be provided You will need the following skills: Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Fantastic organisational skills Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines Attention to detail Benefits: Pension scheme Critical illness protection Life assurance Discounted conveyancing on sales and purchases Discounted eyecare Charity donation through payroll Cycle to work scheme Buy additional leave option Extra holidays at Christmas CSR days Funding for external training Recruitment finder’s fee Additional discounts 4pm birthday finish Future prospects: Should you perform well in this role there is an opportunity for you to take up a permanent position at the end of your qualification. Many of our previous apprentices are still with the company. Future salary will be discussed should you be offered a permanent role. Important information: Throughout your apprenticeship you are supported by your skills coach and your account manager. They work with your line manager to ensure you settle in, help you develop all the skills you need to pass your assessments, and can provide one to one support. At the end, as well as the valuable experience you have gained, you get a nationally recognised qualification. To Apply: https://qaapprenticeships.kallidusrecruit.com/VacancyInformation.aspx?VId=82720&source=EarlyCareers

Finance Apprenticeship

Finance Apprentice Ref: 82637 Location: 3 Sentinel Court, Atholl Avenue, Hillington Park, Glasgow, G52 4UG Workplace: Steder Group Salary: £16,000 per annum Who you’ll be working for: We are Steder Group, a globally operating logistics service provider, offering a complete range of logistic services within a broad, worldwide network. We have multiple teams, who work collectively to take complete logistic ownership for clients. What’s in it for you: With a successful history of supporting apprenticeships in a variety of departments and different positions, we are looking to grow our Finance team. Since 2019, Steder has supported 10 apprentices! You will be mentored by the previous Finance Apprentice who has just received a promotion. Apply today to be considered for the role! Benefits include: Continuous training and development Yearly bonus scheme Regular team nights out Free on-site parking Close to public transport links You will be responsible for: Support all invoicing tasks Prepare payment runs for approval and submission Check and reconcile supplier statements Undertake any ad-hoc admin duties Learn how to use in house systems such as SoftPak and work with Excel and Outlook Deal supplier purchase enquiries Assisting with other general office tasks You will need the following skills: Organised Strong team player Good numerical skills A high standard of general computing skills Excellent communication skills Attention to detail is paramount Salary: £16,000 per annum Working week: Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm Future prospects: Opportunity to progress within the Finance team. A permanent position and salary increase will be considered upon successful completion of apprenticeship at the employer’s discretion. Important information: Throughout your apprenticeship you are supported by your skills coach and your account manager. They work with your line manager to ensure you settle in, help you develop all the skills you need to pass your assessments, and can provide one to one support. At the end, as well as the valuable experience you have gained, you get a nationally recognised qualification. GLASGOW Apply today to be considered for the role👇 https://vist.ly/ddua

MCDONALDS NEW STORE – BARRHEAD RETAIL PARK

MCDONALDS NEW STORE – BARRHEAD RETAIL PARK   McDonalds Barrhead are recruiting!!   McDonald’s are one of the most recognised brands in the world, and the backbone of our brand is commitment to a set of core values: Serve, Inclusion, Integrity, Community and Family. We live by our values every day and are committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace, providing quality jobs, and making opportunity open to all.   Join us and you’ll become part of a team, that works together to provide the best customer experience. If you’ve visited one of our restaurants before, you’ve probably got some idea of what’s involved in working here. But you might not realise the variety and scope of the role. We want every McDonald’s customer to have a brilliant experience, every time they visit. That means hot food in a clean and friendly restaurant. As a Crew Member, you’ll make it happen, whether you’re preparing food, serving on the till or being out in the dining areas looking after our customers’ needs. You will consistently deliver the highest standards of quality, service and cleanliness in the restaurant. Provide friendly, fast and accurate service. Complete tasks and activities in line with training, company guidelines and management direction. Follow all workplace safety, security and food hygiene procedures. Treat all customers and colleagues with courtesy and respect working as a supportive team member.   Friendly, welcoming, courteous and helpful behaviour will come naturally to you and you’ll work well as part of a team. Effective communication skills such as attentive listening, face-to-face verbal communication and eye contact are a must. The ability to maintain high energy levels whilst working both efficiently and productively is essential.   Quite simply, you’ll be working in our fast moving, high energy environment and we’re looking for a genuine smile, enthusiasm, energy, plus an ability to connect with customers and make them feel valued.   Additional Information:   Location: Barrhead Retail Park Pay: 10.60 per hour Hours: full time, various shifts, 24 hour restaurant Age: 18 plus due to night time working To Apply:   If you are interested and would like to apply please send your cv to:   Anne.Rhattigan@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk

Meet the Russell Group Webinar

Meet the Russell Group Webinars will again be taking place on October 3rd, 4th & 5th.  This is a fantastic opportunity for any of your students who are considering applying for universities such as Cambridge, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle, LSE, Kings, Manchester, Bristol, Birmingham, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Durham… Each webinar will run either during a morning (9:00 – 10:30), or afternoon (12:00 – 13:30 or 16:30 – 18:00) session and cover topics such as Personal Statements & Applying to a Russell Group University, Researching University Options and Student life, as well as a special session for International Students. Students, teachers and parents can sign up for each webinar via the registration link below. Please use the email below (or here) for further info and to let interested students know about the event.  

Get into Medicine Conference

Aspiring medical students are eligible to attend a FREE LIVE VIRTUAL Get into Medicine Conference on: – Sunday 17th September 10am – 3pm – Sunday 24th September 10am – 3pm – Saturday 30th September 10am – 3pm Once students have attended, they will be awarded with a certificate from the Presidents at Medic Mentor to acknowledge that they are a student who has gone one step further than others. The Get into Medicine conference is a significant turning point for Medic Mentor students. It will unlock exclusive opportunities such as scholarships and prizes, as well as help them to make a highly competitive application. Students can register using this link: https://airtable.com/appgXnyzN5ZD9Iwk6/shry7MZYtt3MGPjvO Please note that all students must be accompanied by a parent/guardian for safeguarding purposes. The Get into Medicine Conference is a comprehensive guide to the medical application process. Dr Dion and I will cover: – Application Timelines – How to Tactically Choose Medical Schools – CV Building – Personal Statements – Interview Schools – Medical Leadership and Awards Programmes – Accessing Work Experience – UCAT – Entrance Exams to Medical School – Accessing Scholarships We strongly encourage all students to make the most out of this free opportunity. Spaces are competitive and limited, so students should register as soon as they can using the link below. For this reason, we kindly request that students only book one conference. Registration Link: https://airtable.com/appgXnyzN5ZD9Iwk6/shry7MZYtt3MGPjvO Here’s how the day will run: 9:30-10.00 Registration 10.00-11:00 Quick introduction to Medic Mentor, overview of the day, competition ratios, application timeline, Awards and Scholarships 11:00-11:15 Break 11.15-11.45 Introduction to the UCAS application form and entry requirements 11.45-12.15 Interactive CV building exercise and exclusive access to leadership, research, presentation, publication, prizes and scholarship opportunities 12.15-12.30 Top tips form a successful applicant (medical student) 12:30-12:45 Break 12.45-13.30 How to write the perfect personal statement 13.30-13.45 Break 13.45-14.10 Entrance exams – how to do ace the UCAT 14.10-14.30 How to prepare for Medical School interviews 14.30-15.00 Top tips form a successful applicant (medical student) and next steps One booking = one booking for a student + their parent/guardian. Getting into medicine may seem impossible to many students, but we’re here to break down the entire process into actionable steps. We’re able to offer free opportunities like these due to schools and teachers like yourself very kindly spreading the word. This year, we’ve seen more students than ever applying to medicine, so we’re very grateful for all your hard work you’re doing to inspire the next generation of Doctors.

Getting into Medicine

‘Getting into Medicine Weekend’ event catered towards secondary school students interested in pursuing a career in medicine.   This event is designed by current University of Edinburgh Medical School students and will feature an online day of 4 interactive workshops developing key skills essential for medical school applicants as well as talks full of tips and tricks to inspire them and help them succeed in the application pathway. This event will take place this Saturday (9th), online via Zoom. The event is free, and pupils at any stage of their learning can attend. However, it will be most beneficial to those in years S4&5 who are considering applying to medical school, or those in S6 who are already in the process of doing so. Finally, here is the sign-up link for the event: https://app.medall.org/events/0c368f3c-5b81-4b4a-8549-20d39a610093 – Saturday (9th September, Zoom)

British Airways Pilot Pathways

British Airways Pilot Pathways Further to the success of our previous cadet schemes, we are thrilled to announce its successor the launch of the Speedbird Pilot Academy. This is a fully funded training scheme for up to 60 successful candidates working with selected Flight Training Organisations. We will be open for applications in September 2023 please register for ‘Pilots’ job alerts on the career site here to be notified of when the application window will open. In the coming months we will be running live Q&A sessions and details can be found here. Application criteria: At least 17 years of age to apply and 18 years of age to start training. 6 GCSEs grade A-C or 5-9 including Maths, English and a Science or equivalent qualifications Fluent in English (and, if applicable, an ICAO Level 6 on completion of training). For non-native English speakers, you will need to a certificate proving you have achieved International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Level 5.5 overall, with no less than 5.5 in any individual area (Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking). This must be the Academic test, not General Training. A valid passport which permits unrestricted worldwide travel. Your height must be between 1.57m (5’2″) and 1.90m (6’3″). Height is accurately determined during the assessment process. If you’re taller than 1.90m, you may submit an application, but may be required to undergo a functionality check. Able to obtain and hold a UK CAA Class 1 medical with no restrictions and meet British Airways medical criteria. Before training starts, you must have completed referencing and pre-employment checks to the satisfactory standard and supply satisfactory UK and international Criminal Record Checks. About You Technical skills are important, but it’s your behaviours as a BA pilot that will really set you apart. British Airways is unique, and our pilots are very passionate and enthusiastic about our purpose and the role they have in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain. You’ll need to demonstrate the passion and motivation to excel during the training programme, the ability to remain calm under pressure and a strong ability to solve problems. Collaborating and demonstrating you’re a team player is also essential to create incredible experiences for our customers and colleagues on board. Application criteria: UK Class 1 flight crew medical – 6 months validity from date of joining An average ATPL Ground School score of 85% and above with no more than three resits (2020 syllabus and previous syllabus accepted) No more than 1 recourse No more than 3 training providers First series pass in both CPL and ME/IR Training completed no earlier than 1st January 2020 APS MCC aUPRT UK Part-FCL licence Final Report…

IT – Modern Apprenticeship

IT – Modern Apprenticeship.  University of the West of Scotland. One of Scotland’s most innovative universities with over 120 years’ history. They aim to have a transformational influence on the economic, social and cultural development of the West of Scotland, and beyond, by providing relevant, high quality, inclusive higher education and innovative and useful research. They aim to make the communities they serve more successful; and to create opportunities for all to participate. Learn key aspects of information/cyber security processes relating to the network including firewalls, mail filtering, web proxies, ant-virus/malware/phishing attacks etc. Learn how to assist with the logging and reporting of IT related incidents, including information security breaches Learn how to assist with reporting of any information security breaches by utilising various software packages, tools and systems including the IT Incident Management System. Learn how to support the demands of IT support team on a day to day basis by assisting in call logging, fault finding and call resolution Learn aspects of a wide range of common attack methods and tools, techniques and procedures used to counteract them. Learn how to work within the Information Security team with the update and addition of content to relevant internet and intranet sites. Learn about the regulatory and legal standards surrounding information security and assist with raising awareness of those standards within the organisation. Learn how to conduct risk and vulnerability assessments, manage risk and deal with human factors in information/cyber security. Learn penetration testing techniques and how they can be used to improve information security within an organisation. Learn the fundamentals of various security frameworks and standards including Cyber Essentials and ISO27001 and how to implement these alongside other industry best practice frameworks. Gain knowledge on various industry and government information/cyber security groups and resources and assist in using such resources to improve information/cyber security awareness within the university Learn how to assist with day to day communication within the department including liaison with all IT teams via telephone, email and in person. Learn methods of disseminating information to colleagues both within and out with the department maintaining a high level of professionalism. Strong interest in IT Good communication skills both written and verbal Organisational skills with the ability to be pro-active in planning forward Able to work to deadlines Understanding of how to deal with confidential and sensitive information Flexible approach to work Good customer service focus Willingness to learn Benefits/Additional Information: Salary – £13,468.50 per annum Working hours – Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm 24 days of annual leave, plus a further 12 days for public/university holidays 3% employer’s pension contribution, including death in service benefits on joining the pension scheme A…

Upcoming Open Days

There are many College and University Open days planned over the coming months. Open Day’s provide you with a great opportunity to visit the campus and experience the university first hand.  They are a great way to help you make decisions on what and where you’d like to study. They give you the opportunity to see what the campus and local area is like and you can talk to staff and current students to discover what University life is like.  You can attend talks and presentations about the University, departments, courses, student finance and more. These are the Open Days currently planned for Colleges and Universities in Scotland.  Please remember if you wish to attend any open days that fall on a school day, you should speak with your Pastoral teacher in advance and advise the school office that you will be attending.   Upcoming College/University Open Days – Scotland University Campus Date Website Abertay University Dundee 30th September 2023 https://www.abertay.ac.uk/visit/open-days Abertay University Dundee 4th November 2023 https://www.abertay.ac.uk/visit/open-days Glasgow Caledonian University Glasgow 8th September 2023 www.gcu.ac.uk/study/opendays/  Glasgow Caledonian University Glasgow 7th October 2023 www.gcu.ac.uk/study/opendays/  Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh 30th September 2023 www.hw.ac.uk/opendays  Heriot-Watt University Scottish Borders 6th October 2023 www.hw.ac.uk/opendays  Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh 28th October 2023 www.hw.ac.uk/opendays  Heriot-Watt University Scottish Borders 3rd November 2023 www.hw.ac.uk/opendays  Robert Gordon University Aberdeen 30th August 2023 www.rgu.ac.uk/openday  Robert Gordon University Aberdeen 28th October 2023 www.rgu.ac.uk/openday  Robert Gordon University Aberdeen 25th November 2023 www.rgu.ac.uk/openday  Scotland’s Rural College Glasgow 30th October 2023 www.sruc.ac.uk/courses-training/useful-information/open-days-events/  University of Edinburgh Edinburgh 7th October 2023 www.ed.ac.uk/studying/undergraduate/open-days-events-visits  University of Edinburgh Edinburgh 28th October 2023 www.ed.ac.uk/studying/undergraduate/open-days-events-visits  University of Aberdeen Aberdeen 7th October 2023 www.abdn.ac.uk/study/open-days University of Dundee Dundee 23rd September 2023 www.dundee.ac.uk/open-days  University of Dundee Dundee 28th October 2023 www.dundee.ac.uk/open-days  University of Glasgow Gilmorehill 30th August 2023 www.glasgow.ac.uk/openday  University of Glasgow Dumfries 21st September 2023 www.glasgow.ac.uk/openday  University of Glasgow Gilmorehill 21st October 2023 www.glasgow.ac.uk/openday  University of Stirling Stirling 16th September 2023 www.stir.ac.uk/study/visit-us/undergraduate-open-days/  University of Stirling Virtual 4th October 2023 www.stir.ac.uk/study/visit-us/undergraduate-open-days/  University of Stirling Stirling 21st October 2023 www.stir.ac.uk/study/visit-us/undergraduate-open-days/  University of Strathclyde Glasgow 5th September 2023 www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/openday/  University of Strathclyde Glasgow 7th October 2023 www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/openday/  University of the West of Scotland Ayr 2nd September 2023 www.uws.ac.uk/opendays/  University of the West of Scotland Lanarkshire 7th October 2023 www.uws.ac.uk/opendays/  University of the West of Scotland Paisley 28th October 2023 www.uws.ac.uk/opendays/ 

Civil Engineering Graduate Apprentice – George Leslie Ltd

Civil Engineering Graduate Apprentice – George Leslie Ltd   This is an exciting opportunity to join UWS’ BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering Graduate Apprenticeship programme starting in September 2023. During the 4 year programme you will be employed by George Leslie Ltd., a civil engineering contractor based in Barrhead. George Leslie Ltd. operate across Scotland in a variety of sectors including marine, railways, roads and bridges, and renewables. While developing your professional practice in the workplace, you will study at UWS’ Paisley campus one day per week gaining knowledge in core Civil Engineering subjects including structural design, water resource engineering, construction materials, hydraulics and construction management. You will also learn how to apply the latest digital technologies in construction. You can listen to current George Leslie Ltd. Graduate Apprentices talk about their experiences here. You must have achieved a minimum of 4 SQA Highers at ABBB, including Maths and one Science subject. An appropriate Foundation Apprenticeship will also be considered towards meeting entry requirements. You must also be eligible for SAAS funding. You can find out more and check your eligibility here. If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, and you meet the above entry requirements, please submit your CV to Careers@georgeleslie.co.uk

Scotland’s Rural College – Open Days

Scotland’s Rural College have open days coming up next week. If you plan on attending any open days, please speak with your Pastoral teacher and myself to have your attendance updated on the system. Tuesday 29th August 12.45 – 4.00pm Horse Care and Equine Studies Agriculture Horticulture and Landscape Construction Land Based Engineering Wildlife & Conservation Management Wednesday 30th August 12.45pm – 4.00pm Animal Care Veterinary Nursing Register here 👉 https://www.sruc.ac.uk/news-events/open-days/?Filters_campus=16926#filter-panel

Morgan Stanley Insight Week – Applications Open

Morgan Stanley are delighted to announce that they will be running the High School Insight week programme again this year. This programme will run from the 16th – 20th October. The programme will be onsite at 122 Waterloo St, Glasgow G2 7DP For further details and to apply for this opportunity, please see attached document Glasgow High School Insight Week Poster (002)  

Apprenticeship opportunities with Arnold Clark

Apprenticeship opportunities with Arnold Clark are now OPEN Vacancies available across Scotland in a variety of positions: 👉Apprentice Customer Service Advisor 👉Apprentice Technician 👉Apprentice Aftersales Advisor 👉Customer Service Apprentice   More information here: https://www.arnoldclark.com/early-careers/apprenticeships  

Modern Apprentice in Business / Administration

A rare vacancy has arisen within Carousel Training Centre for a Modern Apprentice in Business / Administration – Please see below for full advert details We are looking for a bright, enthusiastic person to undertake a Modern Apprenticeship in Business Administration within our busy Glasgow City Centre Marketing office. Description: You should be highly motivated, initiative-taking and committed to undertaking and achieving a Modern Apprenticeship in Business Administration You should be a good communicator, with an ability to understand a range of procedures and processes You will carry out all aspects of administration duties, including being the first point of contact for all enquiries, responding to questions and queries over the phone/via email and data entry processing The successful candidate will have the below attributes. A strong focus on customer service, you will be flexible and adapt well to working in a fast-paced office environment An effective team worker, you will possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and exhibit a keen eye for detail and the ability to multi-task Able to demonstrate excellent organisational skills, you are familiar and confident with Microsoft Excel and Word Excellent time management skills, you can effectively manage and prioritise own workload A flair for picking up new IT systems and software would be advantageous We want to hear from you if you: Are a proficient user of MS office, who can work to a high standard in a fast-paced environment Have 3 Nat 5s or equivalent, one of which must be in English Employment type: Full-time, permanent Location: Glasgow City Centre Salary: £18,000-£22,000, dependent on experience Closing date for applications: 30 June 2023 Individuals interested in the above position should forward their cv to: sharon.nel@carouseltraining.com

Trainee Accountant

DA Accountancy practice offers accountancy and tax services and they are currently looking for a junior to assist with accounting duties, with the role comprising: Data entry on Microsoft Excel and general book-keeping Scanning, filing and photocopying Answering phone calls and taking instructions from client on accounting matters Bank reconciliation work Payroll duties and giving training to the candidate operate software to compute salaries and associated tax and National Insurance deductions for clients Basic preparation of accounts Based in Spiersbridge Business Park Should you be interested in an accountancy career, please contact Dinesh Hallan – dh@daaccountants.co.uk

Medicine and Reapplication to Medicine Conference

A reminder of two FREE upcoming opportunities for aspiring medical students in your school. The Get into Medicine conference and the Reapplication to Medicine conference provide a full guide to applying or reapplying to medicine and are essential to understanding how UCAS works. There are a limited number of free conferences left this academic so it’s important that your students register as soon as they can. Get into Medicine Conference (Free, Virtual): Date: Sunday 25th June & Sunday 9th July (9:30am – 3:30pm) Registration Link: https://medicmentor.co.uk/ Dr Ehsan and Dr Mike will give your students in years 10-12/S3-S5/NI11-13 with expert insights into the UCAS application process for medicine. From personal statements to UCAT, interview skills, scholarships, and more, this conference will equip them with the tools to make their medical applications stand out. Reapplication to Medicine Conference (Free, Virtual): Date: Sunday 18th June (9:30am – 3:30pm) Registration Link: https://medicmentor.co.uk/reapplication-to-medicine/ For students in years 13/S6/NI14, the Reapplication to Medicine conference, hosted by Dr Ehsan, is designed to support those reapplying to medical school. This conference covers topics such as accessing university feedback, Republic of Ireland Applications and HPAT, UCAS Extra and UCAS Clearing, studying medicine in Europe, and taking a gap year. These conferences are fantastic opportunities for your students to gain clarity, refine their applications, and boost their chances of success.

Manufacturing Engineer – Graduate Apprenticeship

There is an excellent opportunity to join the Scottish Leather Group as a Manufacturing Engineer.  The closing date for this opportunity is 22nd June. The Manufacturing Engineer is challenged with delivering a vision of operational excellence that is compelling and accessible to all – challenging the status quo whilst building effective working relationships to meet your objectives. The role is responsible for supporting the Operations team with improvement activities. This involves gathering and analysing data to identify the most strategic opportunities for improvement then, in some cases, devising and implementing an appropriate strategy to address these issues. Key Accountabilities • You will be passionate about living the Company values, whilst promoting health & safety and wellbeing. • Inspire, motivate, and coach the operations team to help them develop new skills and support succession planning. • Carry out time studies and value stream mapping to assess the content and structure of roles and process stages within the business. • Utilise data to suggest engineer improvements that will benefit productivity, cost, and Company performance. • Create process drill down and gap analysis to identify improvement activities to minimise waste within processes. • Perform validation and verification exercises to evaluate the current actual timing and resourcing levels of the process stages. • Be aware of ongoing activities within the department and any issues to support the delivery of products to our customers. • Actively contribute to the continuous improvement activity pipeline, both by seeking out new projects and by addressing projects already registered. • Support Production Manager in achieving goals and objectives. • Gather and analyse data to provide meaningful and influential information in an accessible and easily understood format. • Work in partnership with Operators and Supervisors to identify issues and inspire teams to adopt new and innovative ways of working. You will gain a BEng (Hons) in Design & Manufacture. Furthermore, you will be working alongside some of the world-leading specialists, whilst working within world class facilities. During your apprenticeship, you will gain great insight and learn the manufacturing processes by spending meaningful time in all of our operation departments. So, you may come to fully understand how we produce some of the best leather in the world. In summary, you will increase your technical skills and capability, whilst developing your academic and practical understanding of the engineering lifecycle. Four SQA Highers (minimum B Grade) including Maths. Furthermore, you must have a passion for continuous improvement and possess the ambition to progress within a manufacturing environment. To Apply:  https://opportunities.youngpersonsguarantee.scot/search/apprenticeships/39800877/manufacturing-engineer—graduate-apprenticeship

Get into Medicine conference

A reminder of two FREE upcoming opportunities for aspiring medical students in your school. The Get into Medicine conference and the Reapplication to Medicine conference provide a full guide to applying or reapplying to medicine and are essential to understanding how UCAS works. There are a limited number of free conferences left this academic so it’s important that your students register as soon as they can. Get into Medicine Conference (Free, Virtual): Date: Sunday 25th June & Sunday 9th July (9:30am – 3:30pm) Registration Link: https://medicmentor.co.uk/ Dr Ehsan and Dr Mike will give your students in years 10-12/S3-S5/NI11-13 with expert insights into the UCAS application process for medicine. From personal statements to UCAT, interview skills, scholarships, and more, this conference will equip them with the tools to make their medical applications stand out. Reapplication to Medicine Conference (Free, Virtual): Date: Sunday 18th June (9:30am – 3:30pm) Registration Link: https://medicmentor.co.uk/reapplication-to-medicine/ For students in years 13/S6/NI14, the Reapplication to Medicine conference, hosted by Dr Ehsan, is designed to support those reapplying to medical school. This conference covers topics such as accessing university feedback, Republic of Ireland Applications and HPAT, UCAS Extra and UCAS Clearing, studying medicine in Europe, and taking a gap year. These conferences are fantastic opportunities for your students to gain clarity, refine their applications, and boost their chances of success.

Medical, Dental, and Vet Work Experience

FREE VIRTUAL work experience sessions for aspiring doctors, dentists, and vets. A record of work experience is crucial for acceptance into clinical courses, and these sessions are here to reduce barriers to access. A new work experience session is released every month, and students receive a work experience certificate once they complete the course to add to their UCAS applications. To access these sessions, students just need to create a free student portal if they have not done so already. MEDICAL WORK EXPERIENCE – Geriatric Care Free registration link: https://wexlibrary.yourmedicfamily.org/courses/medic-mentor-work-experience-palliative-care/ Aspiring doctors will learn about the unique qualities and skills required to look after frail, older people who can present with atypical symptoms, such as confusion, and often have multiple comorbidities. Students will join a medical team assessing a patient with new onset limb weakness and speech disturbance and observe the essential role of the multidisciplinary team in managing these complex health issues. They will also hear from geriatric care experts to understand how we can improve healthcare when people near the end of their lives. DENTAL WORK EXPERIENCE – New Patients Free registration link: https://wexlibrary.yourmedicfamily.org/courses/dental-mentor-work-experience/ Aspiring dentists will be introduced to the team at Dental Mentor Smiles and observe a range of both child and adult patient consultations. This includes a possible oral cancer diagnosis, aesthetic solutions and child safeguarding concerns. There will be debriefing sessions for each of the cases. VET WORK EXPERIENCE – Surgery Free registration link: https://wexlibrary.yourmedicfamily.org/courses/vet-mentor-virtual-work-experience-surgery/ Aspiring vets are welcomed into the world of small animal surgery! Chief Vet mentors will demonstrate how vets prepare owners for their pet’s surgery and administer anaesthesia and routine surgery. Thank you for highlighting these valuable free opportunities to your students. They have the entire month to complete the session, so I strongly encourage them to take a little bit of time each day before the next free session is released in July. Consider this welcome break from revision that continues to contribute to a winning medical, dental, or veterinary application! Kindest Regards, Nikki Abbott Head of Medic Mentor Education Your Medic Family Enquiry Form: https://airtable.com/shrM6UPT8Z2uxx7OL Website: https://medicmentor.co.uk/ Medic Mentor Helpline: 01530 417299 (Open 10am – 5pm Monday – Friday)

Trainee Quantity Surveyor

A fantastic opportunity to join Story Scotland as a Trainee Quantity Surveyor. Full Details and to apply for this role can be found here: https://www.storycontracting.com/job/trainee-quantity-surveyor/ This Graduate Apprenticeship role will be linked with GCU and full details relating to the day release can be found here: https://www.gcu.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate-graduate-apprenticeship-construction-and-built-environment-quantity-surveying-glasgow#entry-requirements   Story Contracting has extensive experience in civil engineering, rail and construction.  We pride ourselves on offering our clients practical and innovative solutions that challenge the status quo.  We are award winning and have built a strong reputation for delivering a range of projects within the railway and civil engineering sector. Due to the growth of our Story Scotland division, based from our office in Blantyre, we now have a vacancy for a Trainee Quantity Surveyor. As part of a team of Quantity Surveyors and reporting to the Lead Quantity Surveyor you will assist the commercial team in the effective commercial control of development sites. Learn how development viabilities are prepared and work with the commercial team to understand the principles of development level risk and opportunity, learn how to support the commercial team to prepare project level budgets and much more. As a Trainee Quantity Surveyor, you will have the ability and willingness to work towards becoming a Qualified Quantity Surveyor at degree level, computer literate in MS Office suite, excellent attention to detail and good communication and interpersonal skills. With the ability to work towards being able to complete the reporting requirements accurately and unaided, understand simple sub-contracts, identify the key risks for each project and actions to reduce risk, create commercial report including gains and losses for each scheme including the differentiation between budget gains/losses and performance gains/losses. If you can prioritise workloads in an evolving work environment, and are looking for an opportunity to work within an enthusiastic and committed team, then we would like to hear from you. In return for your self-motivation and commitment to continuous improvements and profitability, you will receive a competitive salary, matched company pension contribution of up to 5% rising to 7% after 5 years’ service, enhanced maternity and paternity provision, cycle to work, help towards healthcare costs and national retail discounts

Dundee University – Medicine/Dentistry Open Day

Dundee University are excited to announce that they have two subject Open Days happening this month. Join them in person at the University of Dundee to talk to academics, tour our facilities, and see life through the eyes of our students.   Dentistry Open Day – 14 June 2023: A morning of exploration showcasing our 4D curriculum and Dental Degrees. Take a tour around the Dental Hospital and hear from current students about Life as a Dental Student. The day will finish with tours around our city campus. Register here: https://www.dundee.ac.uk/events/dentistry-open-day-2023   Medicine Open Day – 21 June 2023: Join us to talk about applying to and studying at Dundee. Take a tour around The Naren Patel Medical Education Centre and Clinical Skill areas. Hear from students about the course and facilities in Ninewells Hospital. Register here: https://www.dundee.ac.uk/events/medicine-open-day-2023

Speakers for Schools – Career Insight for Parents/Carers

We know how hard it is to help your child weigh up future career options when the job market has changed so massively, and there are so many different pathways into employment you might not be aware of. Speakers for Schools are a youth charity that offers FULLY FUNDED work experience opportunities with big-name national employers like Boots, PwC and Willmott Dixon, offering thousands of placements across the whole of the UK. We offer both virtual and in person placements, so where you live will not be a barrier. We want to make sure that every young person from a state school or college can face their future with confidence. During our session, we will clearly signpost how your child can access eye-opening work experience. All placements are offered at no cost to either the young person or their school/college. SfS Virutal Open Evening June 7 (1)

Altrad Babcock – Apprenticeships

Altrad Babcock have apprenticeship opportunities with their Asset Management team, starting at the end of August 2023 – scan the code to apply. I am happy to assist with any application forms – please drop me a message or find me in the pastoral base if you would like support with this

ScotRail Modern Apprenticeship

ScotRail have advertised 3x Modern Apprenticeships within their IT Department that will commence in August 2023. The closing date for the role will be 17th June 2023.   Modern Apprenticeship – IT Service Desk 1st Line Support – ScotRail: MODERN APPRENTICESHIP – IT SERVICE DESK 1ST LINE SUPPORT   Modern Apprenticeship – Digital Mobile Support Assistant – ScotRail: MODERN APPRENTICESHIP – DIGITAL MOBILE SUPPORT ASSISTANT   Modern Apprenticeship – IT Administration – ScotRail: MODERN APPRENTICESHIP – IT ADMINISTRATION   They are also having an online information session on the Monday 5th June at 7pm for young people and their parents/carers/guardians/teachers/careers advisors and supporters – Please follow the link to sign up – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scotrail-it-modern-apprenticeships-tickets-642172905447

Hymans Robertson – Junior Data Steward

The Vacancy Are you looking for the opportunity to take your first steps in your career, in a role where you can grow your skills and knowledge of working with data? If so, our Junior Data Steward position could be the perfect opportunity for you! The role: We are currently recruiting for a Junior Data Steward, to be based within our Scottish Offices (Glasgow or Edinburgh). As a business, data is an important part of everything we do. Our Commercial group look after this data, making sure that it’s recorded accurately and consistently across our different systems and ensuring that we follow best practice and governance requirements. This role will offer you an amazing opportunity to learn more about how this is done. Working as a valued member of our Commercial Group, you’ll receive guidance and training from a Senior Data Steward to learn how: We use Dynamics 365 and our associated tools to manage our data To perform data entry– ensuring this is accurate, complete and consistent. To assist in developing and implementing data governance policies and procedures to ensure data quality and consistency across our systems. To create and maintain data documentation. To identify and report data quality issues, participating in data audits to ensure compliance with data governance policies and procedures. Is this you? This would be a great opportunity for a school or college leaver who is looking to kick-start their career and is eager to learn more about data management and governance. You’ll develop most of the necessary skills during your role, however we are keen to speak to individuals who are: Self-motivated, with the ability to use their initiative to get tasks done Able to work quickly and accurately, with great attention to detail Strong communicators, who enjoy working as part of a team Have some experience of working with Microsoft 365 software, in particular the use of MS Excel (or similar programmes) ​ In addition to a competitive salary we offer: A flexible selection of employee benefits, so you can choose a package that best matches your lifestyle and needs A collaborative and supportive work environment where your thinking and ideas are encouraged On site mental health and wellbeing support A commitment to helping you develop both personally and professionally, with mentoring opportunities and access to our award-winning learning portal, Aspire Regular social activities, in addition to three days paid volunteering leave each year and an additional day’s leave to celebrate your birthday. We are continually working to improve our inclusive culture and employ diverse talent. We therefore welcome applications from all persons. About Us Together, we’ve been building better futures for over 100 years. For our people, our clients…

BAE Systems Virtual Work Experience Programme

The BAE Systems Virtual Work Experience Programme is NOW OPEN. In support of International Women in Engineering Day, BAE Systems will be providing budding female Engineers with the opportunity to take part in a week long Virtual Work Experience Programme, with aspirations to engage and inspire the next generation of BAE Systems employees. Taking place from Monday 19 to Friday 23 June, participants will see a range of sectors and functions from across the business come together to offer insight and experience to young people aged 14 to 18 years old. This programme, offers participants access to a variety of live sessions with female engineers, an engineering based student project and a series of employability modules. All of those who complete the programme will be awarded a Silver Industrial Cadet certificate from the Engineering Development Trust. Interested applicants can sign up no later than 5 June at: https://www.baesystems.com/en/careers/careers-in-the-uk/getting-ready-for-work/work-experience  

University of Dundee – Discover Business / Life Science Day

On Tuesday 6 June, our Discover Business day will be hosted here at the University of Dundee, and will be led by our fantastic academic staff, who will be running a range of taster sessions exploring different disciplines in Business, and through these interactive activities pupils will develop new skills, gain new knowledge, and have the chance to meet like-minded pupils. Attendees will also have the opportunity in the afternoon to take part in a bespoke enterprise challenge delivered by our incredible experts from our Centre for Entrepreneurship, learn about future careers and hear from recent graduates and our student ambassadors about their experiences studying Business at university. On Wednesday 14 June, our Discover Life Sciences day will again be hosted on campus, and will be led by academic staff, who will run a range of interactive taster sessions exploring the Biomedical and Biological Sciences, giving pupils attending the opportunity to get hands-on in our teaching labs. Pupils will also have the chance to see our incredible research facilities, learn about future careers and chat to our friendly student ambassadors about studying Life Sciences at university level. These events are open to any pupil in Scotland moving into S5 and S6 in June 2023, and we especially encourage sign ups from those from widening access backgrounds. Reaching out to pupils who are moving into S5 and S6 in June and encourage any who are keen to come along to sign up via the links below – spaces are limited for both events, so please do ask those interested to reserve their place sooner than later! https://www.dundee.ac.uk/events/discover-business https://www.dundee.ac.uk/events/discover-life-sciences

Police Officer Recruitment

Police Officer Recruitment  In Police Scotland no two days are the same, no two careers are the same and no two officers are the same. The police officer job is unique. It will challenge you mentally and physically every day. It can be tough, but also incredibly rewarding. Your job will be to protect the vulnerable, support victims of crime and build trust with the people and communities you serve. We will train you with the skills you need to rise to the challenge, and provide support through our police family. You will become part of a 200 year long history of policing in Scotland. You will join a team of 23,000 officers and staff dedicated to keeping people safe. We are looking to recruit people who live and work by our values of integrity, fairness and respect and have a commitment to public service. In this role, you will build lasting relationships with colleagues and the people who live and work in the area you are based in. In order to apply to become a police officer, you must meet essential criteria. You will then take part in our selection process. This includes a fitness assessment and a medical, which takes place at the end of the process. Find out more about our selection process.

Get into Veterinary Conference

Aspiring vets in years S3-S5are warmly invited to Dr James’s and Dr Shannon’s FREE VIRTUAL Get into Veterinary conference on: Saturday 20th May 9:30am – 3pm. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone considering Vet School to get a real insight into the application process and what it’s actually like to be a vet! Students can register for the conference here: https://medicmentor.co.uk/online-get-into-veterinary-medicine-conference/ This may be the LAST Get into Veterinary Medicine conference of this academic year, so I recommend that any students considering veterinary medicine secure their place as soon as possible. Any students that have attended before are encouraged to attend again for a recap. Dr James and Dr Shannon will cover: – Application Timelines – How to Tactically Choose Veterinary Schools – CV Building – Personal Statements – Interview Skills – Leadership and Awards Programmes – Accessing Work Experience – Accessing Scholarships to study Veterinary Medicine at university Free virtual Get into Veterinary Medicine link: https://medicmentor.co.uk/online-get-into-veterinary-medicine-conference/ Our vets are very excited to meet your students! Kindest regards, Gareth Anstice Chief Operating Officer Your Medic Family Enquiry Form: https://airtable.com/shrM6UPT8Z2uxx7OL Website: https://medicmentor.co.uk/ Medic Mentor Helpline: 01530 417299 (Open 10am – 5pm Monday – Friday)

UCAT Registration and Conference

At 9:30am this morning (BST), UCAT open registrations and bursaries for new students! All aspiring medical and dental students must create an account before they can book a test. https://www.ucat.ac.uk/about-ucat/ucat-test-dates/ While students are free to create a UCAT account today, I recommend that they do not book a test before consulting with a Chief Mentor. Following lots of questions from teachers, students, and parents, I am delighted to announce that Medic Mentor is running a FREE, VIRTUAL UCAT Conference on: Saturday 3rd June (10:30am – 2pm). Students can register for free here: https://airtable.com/shrFhrt8Q6y9uc4YV Registration will begin at 10:30am and the conference will run from 11am – 2pm. Revising from the wrong UCAT question bank can negatively impact a candidate’s score. At the conference, Dr Hannah Orme will show your students where and how to access the best UCAT revision resources, hand selected by doctors and UCAT experts. Dr Hannah will also provide a comprehensive guide to the UCAT exam, including: – Introduction to UCAT – Different sections of UCAT – Example questions and how to answer them – Common mistakes and pitfalls – Ways of improving/practising speed reading and decision making elements – When to book in your UCAT exams Now is the perfect time for students to understand UCAT and the best methods of preparation. These conferences will not be recorded so please make sure that your students attend these vital sessions. These conferences are aimed at reducing the anxiety around the UCAT, guiding students on the best way to practise and record their success prior to exam day. Dr Hannah will provide her insider expertise as to how to succeed without burning out. UCAT thresholds are higher than ever this year with some threshold increases of over 100 points, so now more than ever your students will need to focus on these increasingly important exams. Gap year applicants are also welcome to attend the conference for tips on how to improve their score. Students must be accompanied by a parent/guardian throughout the conference. One registration = a space for a student + their parent/guardian. There is no need to book twice. Your students will just need to fill out the short form below to register: https://airtable.com/shrFhrt8Q6y9uc4YV If you have any further questions about UCAT, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Kindest Regards, Nikki Abbott Head of Medic Mentor Education Enquiry Form: https://airtable.com/shrM6UPT8Z2uxx7OL Website: https://medicmentor.co.uk/ Medic Mentor Helpline: 01530 417299 (Open 10am – 5pm Monday – Friday)

Accountancy & Finance Graduate Apprenticeship

Gallagher is a global leader in insurance, risk management and consulting services. We help businesses grow, communities thrive and people prosper. We live a culture motivated by The Gallagher Way, our set of shared values and guiding tenets. We are offering an exciting new opportunity for ambitious school leavers with a passion to kick-start a career in Finance. Join our centralised Finance and Accountancy function and enrol in a five-year degree apprenticeship which will provide you with an Accountancy and Finance degree from Robert Gordon University, certification as a chartered accountant and five years of valuable experience working in a finance team for a global top-three (re)insurance broker. From your first day at Gallagher you’ll be part of our experienced finance team and have the full support of your team-members. You will develop in-depth accounting technical knowledge in an encouraging and structured environment whilst being involved in real-world work to gain experience that truly matters. You’ll also gain work within various Finance teams during the five years which will provide you with a full picture of how Finance operates at Gallagher. Some of your duties will consist of producing and reporting accurate financial results, preparation of Accounting and Finance entries for the division and providing support to the team to resolve issues as they arise. Every experience will contribute towards your understanding of Gallagher policies, governance and processes. You will also utilise the knowledge and skills you learn at University in tasks and projects within your day-to-day. What will I learn? Gallagher is an open society and you can develop your career by taking advantage of our professional network across various Finance and Business. There are abundant opportunities for development at Gallagher, and we can offer you the support you need to take steps in your career post-qualification. Alongside a working exposure to finance, you will study and complete a Accountancy and Finance degree at Robert Gordon University after which Gallagher will completely fund and offer study support for a Chartered Accountant professional qualification to maximise your career potential. What qualification or qualities are required? You’ll have a head start in this vacancy if you’ve completed a Foundation Apprenticeship in a related field. We’ll need you to provide evidence of your qualification and show you gained the relevant skills from your placement BBBB Highers (in one sitting and must include higher English and Math) You’ll need strong communication and collaboration skills, excellent problem-solving abilities and a drive to learn. You should also have a passion for a career within Finance. Apply for this apprenticeship Think this is the right apprenticeship for you?  Apply here: https://jobs.ajg.com/ajg-home/jobs/101923?lang=en-us&previousLocale=en-US From 2021, Graduate Apprentices will now need to apply to…

CV and Covering Letter

For those of you who are working on your CV and applying for jobs – some helpful tips and advice: YOUR CV Getting your CV right is a key part of the job application. It’s your opportunity to sell yourself, so you need to make sure it’s doing the job for you. Here are some hints and tips on how to write your CV, what you should include and what you should avoid. KEEP IT CLEAR AND CONCISE The ideal CV length is two sides – recruiters are busy people, and often have a large number of CVs to sift through. Don’t give them an essay to read. Try using bullet points. They can help make your CV easier to read. Including a 1-2 sentence personal profile at the top gives a snapshot of your skills and makes a strong early impression. Be sure to include experience and achievements. TAILOR YOUR CV Adapting your CV to the job you’re applying for is crucial. If you don’t, you’re much less likely to get to the next stage. It shows you’ve read the job description and clearly understood how you would fit the role. Start spotting keywords. These will be sprinkled throughout the job advert. Use them in your CV. It can you help to get through the automatic filters some employers use, and it’s a shortcut to catching a recruiter’s eye. Tailor your employment history to focus on more relevant experience. Don’t be afraid to make a big deal of a small job if it’s more relevant to the role you’re going for. MAKING YOUR EMPLOYMENT HISTORY WORK FOR YOU List your experience in date order with the most recent first. Show the dates you were employed in each role, for example, ‘May 2018 to present’. Deciding on how much career history to include on your CV can be challenging. Try to balance the need to show your full range of experience with the need to be concise. Quality is better than quantity. Highlight the most relevant experiences and skills from your current and previous jobs and leave out anything less crucial to the role. Explain any employment gaps. Gaps in employment happen to everyone, but don’t just leave a space on your CV. Briefly explain that you were out of work and point to any transferable skills you might have gained at that time. NO WORK EXPERIENCE? FOCUS ON WHAT YOU DO HAVE It can be hard to know how to write a CV with little or no work experience, but no one has no experience. There are many skills that you’ll have developed outside the workplace, for example, through volunteering, hobbies, caring or community…

University of Glasgow – Open Day

University of Glasgow are holding an Undergraduate Open Day on Thursday 15th June. 9am – 4pm. This is the perfect opportunity to learn more about your options and explore the University Campus. Book your place: https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/visit/undergraduate/opendays/

Hymans Robertson – Graduate Apprenticeship

Hymans Robertson have two fantastic early career opportunities to join the Insight & Analytics Team. Opportunity 1 – Graduate Analyst Programme: A fab opportunity for those who enjoy learning about mathematical modelling techniques and are interested in building their experience in R to take the next steps in their analytical careers! 👩‍🎓 Opportunity 2 – Software Engineering Graduate Apprenticeship: Delivered in partnership with the University of Glasgow, this is a great opportunity for a School/College Leaver or Career Changer with a passion for tech! Find out more and apply via their careers website in the link below: https://hymans.current-vacancies.com/Careers/Hymans%20external%20VSP-2054#

Modern Apprenticeship – Early Years

We are a busy nursery seeking an enthusiastic Modern Apprentice to join our team and help care, nurture and educate our children aged from babies to 5 years old.   Are you aged 16-19 years old, caring and nurturing and sensitive to the individual needs of young children and their families? Opportunities for mature apprentices 20+ will also be considered.   You will also work towards obtaining an SVQ in Social Services (Children and Young People) at SCQF Level 7. You will be supported by a qualification assessor and workplace mentor.   Timescales for completion of this Modern Apprenticeship can vary depending on the individual, but normally take between 12 to 15 months. Funding for training on our Modern Apprenticeship programme is available from Skills Development Scotland for applicants aged 16-19. Do you interact effectively and enthusiastically with children? Can you use your own initiative, be flexible and able to adapt to a fast-moving environment, while being a committed, valued member of a team?   As a Modern Apprentice your key duties will include: · Following nursery safeguarding procedures to ensure all children are kept safe, well and secure · Liaising with and working closely with parents/carers to deliver an individual learning and development journey for children · Working closely within a team to operate a programme of activities that meet the individual needs and interests of children in your care · Contributing to a wide range of learning activities and the achievement of learning outcomes · Supporting all team members and engaging in developing an excellent working environment · Assisting children with personal care tasks including toileting, dressing, and feeding · Being flexible and providing help where needed, to include the cleaning of equipment and preparing of snacks · Promoting the high standards of the nursery at all times to parents, staff, and visitors · Ensuring awareness of procedures for risk management, equalities, confidentiality, and behaviour management In recognition that disabled people and those who are care experienced can face additional challenges in their career journeys, an Enhanced Funding Contribution is available from Skills Development Scotland for disabled people and/or those who are care experienced and aged 20-29, provided certain eligibility criteria is met. If you are unsure whether you will be eligible for funding, please contact us. Due to the comprehensive nature of the training provided, no experience is necessary.   Hours of work and rate of pay: As a guide, a normal working week may be 4 extended days (between Monday – Friday), 37 hours per week and the rate of pay is £5 per hour (higher than the current National Minimum Wage for Modern Apprenticeship rate set by Scottish Government at…

Get into Medicine Conference – Application Process

As the UCAS deadline approaches in October and students have a lot to tackle in their applications, it is crucial for them to participate in the upcoming FREE and VIRTUAL Get into Medicine conference. Although there is still time to begin their application, understanding the application process is paramount. Becoming a successful medical practitioner requires not only hard work but also strategic planning. Therefore, I urge all aspiring doctors in years S3-S5 to register for the conference as soon as possible using the link below. The conference will be led by Dr. Laura and Dr. Hannah, who will guide students through the UCAS application process for medicine. They will cover topics such as personal statements, UCAT, interview skills, scholarships, and tips for making their medical application stand out. Sunday 28th May (9:30am – 3:30pm) Registration link: https://medicmentor.co.uk/medicine-national-healthcare-weekend/ Unfortunately, many perfectly capable students are dissuaded from applying to medicine by a complicated application process. We’re here to help all aspiring doctors achieve their dream. We’re with your students every step of the way.

Aviation and Aerospace work experience

Interested in a career within the aviation and aerospace industry ?   Virtual Work Experience programme with the Civil Aviation Authority is available to apply for right now, and takes place on the 24th of July.   The programme takes a closer look at the CAA as an organisation, while also taking your students on a journey into the careers that they could go into within the aerospace industry. Whatever their interests or career ambitions, there’s a lot for students to discover here and get excited about.   The CAA are a public corporation, established by Parliament in 1972 as an independent specialist aviation regulator. They have a number of responsibilities including regulating UK airports, dealing with drone permissions and ensuring pilot medical standards are met.   The programme can be completed flexibly around students’ studies. Even just half an hour per day is enough to finish the programme.   And most importantly, it’s completely free for students to apply and complete.   Below is a shareable link to the programme. Please consider sharing this with your students, or alternatively forwarding this email to them so that they can access and apply to the programme before the application deadline closes.   https://www.springpod.com/virtual-work-experience/aviation-aerospace-virtual-work-experience  

Digital Marketing Apprenticeship

GRM Marketing is a respected global creative marketing and communications agency based in Glasgow that specialises in marketing strategy, public relations, traditional and digital marketing, sponsorship and events. Our mission is to create impact and help our clients inject energy into their businesses. We have worked with some of the biggest brands in yacht racing, alpine ski racing and other sports, as well as private and public sector organisations in a wide variety of industries. Overview: We are currently working on several key projects that make it a very exciting time to join the team as an apprentice. Everyday will look different with GRM depending on what project you are working on, which will require different tasks. Salary: £16,000 – £18,000 per annum. – [dependant on experience] Duties: You will work on a wide range of digital marketing and experiential projects and campaigns Create documents, presentations, social media posts, emails, website articles Build relationships with clients, designers, photographers, journalists Support the team in the office and on trips to client sites Photograph and edit using software What we are looking for: Desirable skills: Strong written and verbal communication Manual Drivers Licence Interest in all aspects of marketing Great time management Personal qualities: Excellent people skills Hands on attitude Problem solving Flexibility in schedule / Willingness to travel Desire to learn new skills Working week: 39hrs a week. Future prospects: You could go far with GRM, taking on more responsibilities as your skills improve and helping shape the company in the future. We really value development and high level training will be provided. If you work hard you would be rewarded with an exciting career, seeing your ideas come to life and gain valuable experience in this rare position. Important Information: “QA’s apprenticeship programmes may be funded in part by the European Union through the European Social Fund, which supports the development of employment opportunities and a skilled workforce.” For more information about QA Apprenticeships, please visit our website. Note: This advert may close early if a suitable candidate is found before the advertised close date is reached. To Apply: https://qaapprenticeships.kallidusrecruit.com/VacancyInformation.aspx?VId=82154&_ga=2.71218259.213478088.1681739456-1208468677.1678356127

Get into Midwifery Conference

Get into Midwifery conference on Saturday 3rd June (2pm – 7pm). Your students in all year groups are invited! Registration link: https://alliedhealthmentor.org/national-healthcare-insight-conference/ I will lead your students through the entire process of applying to midwifery and what day-to-day life in the profession actually entails. This is a fantastic opportunity for both students pursuing midwifery and those undecided. Student admissions teams notice those who go the extra mile to make an informed course course and career decision. The Get into Midwifery conference is here by popular demand, so I would greatly appreciate it if you forwarded this to your students. GET INTO NURSING CONFERENCE – Saturday 3rd June (9:30am – 12:30pm) Registration link: https://alliedhealthmentor.org/national-healthcare-insight-conference/ For students interested in nursing, Chief Nurse Mentor Abbie Dickinson will host a virtual Get into Nursing conference on Saturday 3rd June. Abbie will break down UCAS for nurses and what applicants need to get admitted to a highly popular profession. Your students just need to click the link below and enrol on the conference of their choice. As it’s important to hear from a variety of healthcare perspectives, they are more than welcome to attend both! https://alliedhealthmentor.org/national-healthcare-insight-conference/

Mercedes-Benz Technician – Modern Apprenticeship

Remit are recruiting on behalf of Mercedes-Benz who are searching for talented people to join their team as Heavy Vehicle Service Technician Apprentice. Giving you the opportunity to become the best skilled Commercial Service Technician for the future enabling you to deal with the complex technology for future vehicles, where career options and prospects are endless. Remit are recruiting on behalf of Mercedes-Benz who are searching for talented people to join their team as Heavy Vehicle Service Technician Apprentice. Giving you the opportunity to become the best skilled Commercial Service Technician for the future enabling you to deal with the complex technology for future vehicles, where career options and prospects are endless. The successful applicant will be confident, self-motivated, and keen to work as part of a team. Having an interest in working in the automotive and engineering industries, with an inquisitive nature and a desire to fix things are just as important as academic achievements. Must have 5 qualifications at National 5 level, these must include Maths, English and a Science. Predicted grades will be taken into consideration. Initial Assessments and interviews will be carried by Remit Ltd. To Apply; https://opportunities.youngpersonsguarantee.scot/search/apprenticeships/39491020/heavy-vehicle-technician—modern-apprenticeship

Apprenticeship & Early Careers Event

Wed 14th Jun 12:00PM – 4:30PM This event is for: Students aged 16 to 21 who are interested in finding out more about apprenticeship and Early Careers opportunities at companies from multiple different industries. This event will be hosted at the offices of KPMG in Glasgow. By attending FuturesUP June 2023, you will meet a variety of top employers from the following industries: Accounting, law, finance, insurance, manufacturing and technology. You will also gain an insight into the apprenticeships and other early careers opportunities that these companies offer! Agenda This is what your afternoon could look like… Uptree welcome, overview of the day and company introductions. Apprentice Q&A panel Employer careers fair stalls Collaborative group task Speed networking with employers Next steps Next steps Register for this in-person event using your Uptree account. If you do not have an Uptree account, register here. There are limited spaces available for this event – priority will be given to students in Scotland who meet the criteria above. Prioritisation will begin two weeks before the event: successful applicants will receive an invitation 1-2 weeks before the event. If you register after this time, you might not receive a response. Any questions, please do contact us: educationteam@uptree.co

Get Into Dentistry conference – 29th April

An opportunity for students in years S3-S5  to attend a free, virtual Get into Dentistry conference on Saturday 29th April (9am – 1pm). I will lead your students step-by-step through the entire UCAS application process to maximise their chances of getting into dental school. As this is a free conference, a limited number of spaces are available. We’re aiming to close registrations at MIDDAY on FRIDAY but we may have to close registrations earlier. I encourage your students to book today to avoid disappointment. All aspiring dentists and students still thinking about their career paths are welcome. They just need to click below to register: https://medicmentor.co.uk/online-get-into-dentistry-conference/ I will cover the following: – How to Get Dental Work Experience – Application Timelines – How to Tactically Choose Dental Schools – CV Building – Personal Statements – Interviews – Medical Leadership and Awards Programmes – UCAT and BMAT – Entrance Exams to Dental School – Accessing Scholarships This is a fantastic opportunity for your students to hear about applying to dental school from those who understand the application process best – dentists and dental students. All students must be accompanied by a parent/guardian for safeguarding purposes. Registration Link: https://medicmentor.co.uk/online-get-into-dentistry-conference/ Thank you very much for forwarding this to your students, I’m very excited to meet them there! Best wishes, Dr Fiona Andrews Chief Dental Mentor Your Medic Family

NHS Modern Apprentice Trainee Dental Nurse

Interested in a career as a Dental Nurse? NHS Scotland are currently recruiting Trainee Dental Nurses to work in the Glasgow Dental Hospital and School. You will train for a fixed term period of 18 months within the Dental Nursing team based at the Glasgow Dental Hospital. Successful candidates will be supported to competently perform the necessary technical and physical aspects of clinical dental nursing.  You will care for patients within the Secondary Care (Acute) Dental Service.  You will assist the clinician in all aspects of patients’ care including preparation of equipment, instruments and materials, ensuring patient comfort and safety at all times. Please refer to the candidate information pack before you submit your application. This post closes at 12 Noon 01st May 2023. Late applications will not be considered. There will be an online information session on Wednesday 26th April 2023 at 6pm, to provide more information about the role and to provide an opportunity for you to ask any questions. To register for this session Click here to register Please note that this is a training post graded under Annex 21 Conditions* and will be paid at the Scottish Living Wage (2023/2024 rate). Trainees will be appointed at a salary of £21308. This post is aligned to the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Modern Apprenticeship Programme and therefore only open to those applicants aged 16 to 24 years (or 16 to 29 years for Disabled Applicants or applicants who are care experienced*), in line with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s Widening Access to Employment Strategy and workforce projections. * Care experienced applicants are people who live/have lived with foster parents/kinship carers or who live/have lived in a residential children’s setting/secure unit.  ** The pay scale applied to trainees who enter the NHS and undertake all their training whilst an employee. As they develop their knowledge and skills significantly during a period of time measured in years, the use of job evaluation is not appropriate and pay should be determined as a percentage of the pay for qualified staff.1 www.nhsggc.org.uk/media/252246/doc-5-acrobat-document.pdf   This is a Band3, Fixed Term post for 18 Months   Salary – £21308​​​​​​​ This post is aligned to the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Modern Apprenticeship Programme and therefore only open to applicants who will be aged between 16 to 24 years or 16 to 29 years for Disabled Applicants or applicants who are Care Experienced*.     To be considered for Shortlisting you must include your date of birth in the equal opportunities monitoring section of this application form. To Apply: https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/DecideInternalExternal/DecideInternalExternal?JobId=146453

KPMG – Graduate Apprenticeship

Applications are still open for the KPMG Graduate Apprenticeship Programme. Please see below for details and how to apply: Job details Location: Glasgow Capability: Audit Experience Level: Apprenticeships Type: Full Time Service Line: Audit – Apprenticeship Job description The largest of our UK practices, Audit is about examining organisations and ensuring their published annual accounts are a ‘true and fair’ reflection of their financial performance. In Audit, we undertake work that affects investment decisions, inspires confidence in public sector expenditure and supports economic growth. Some of the world’s biggest companies rely on us to provide independent insight, challenge and high-quality audit expertise. Today, more than ever in disruptive times, audit is a function needed by society and in the future, to support growth. We deliver robust outcomes by working to the highest standards. As part of that, we continue to invest heavily in tech-enabled solutions, which not only allow us to offer deeper insights and higher quality audits, but also a better user experience for our auditors. As an Audit apprentice, you’ll focus on delivering high-quality audits using an investigative approach. You’ll learn to use new technologies and tools such as artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to analyse data and produce quality audit outcomes – all whilst studying towards a valuable professional qualification. You’ll gain a breadth of experience as well as become equipped with valuable technical skills, broad commercial understanding and in-depth knowledge of different industry sectors – from the biggest multinationals through to innovative start-ups. You’ll have the resources and support you need to thrive with us and reach your full potential, learning to handle each audit engagement with confidence. You’ll work as part of a team and may spend time on site at the companies you’re auditing, in virtual or hybrid forms of audit delivery. From the start, you’ll be working on complex projects alongside some of the brightest minds in business and benefit from learning every day. It’s challenging, yet rewarding work. There’s also a real sense of community across our Audit team – we’re collaborative and value the different perspectives and ideas that contribute to our shared goal of delivering quality work. You’ll join an environment where you can come as you are, and supported to be at your best. At KPMG, work is no longer a place we go, it’s a contribution we make. Our people have always worked flexibly – so this way of working isn’t new for us. We’re creating a tech-driven business to empower and equip our people to be outstanding in delivery, no matter where they work – through inspiring collaboration spaces and new technologies. In your role, you’ll work flexibly across your location region – at engagement sites, our…

Modern Apprenticeship – Hospitality

Harvester UK are recruiting bar and waiting staff to join their team in Hillington. As Bar and Waiting Staff, you are the personality behind the beer pumps, the expert on the drink’s menu and know our food menu inside out, frequently recommending your favourites. As the friendly face our guests remember, you’ll inject your personality every moment you’re with our guests so that they love to come back time and time again. Responsibilities: – Greet, serve and look after our guests – Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and safety – Work with the team to create a friendly atmosphere our guests will love – Know the menus inside out, making recommendations to our guests – Be a champion of brand standards You don’t even need any experience. So long as you can provide a warm, helpful manner to everyone you meet, we can teach you the ins and outs of working as part of our busy teams. By taking on a full-time role as a bar and waiting apprentice under the supervision of our passionate teams, not only will you achieve a Level 2 Hospitality Team Member Apprenticeship, you will be able to support the running of our businesses, creating some amazing moments! What your apprenticeship includes: – A mixture of face to face and skype/phone catch ups every 4 – 6 weeks – A mixture of on and off the job training, including workshops and webinars – Reviews every 12 weeks with the Apprentice, Line Manager and Lifetime Trainer – Feedback sessions to discuss progress – Obtain Functional Skills in English and maths – 30 hours paid work every week BENEFITS FOR M&B STAFF: – Love eating out? You’ll love it even more with a massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether its date night at Miller & Carter or family roast at Toby Carvery, we’ve got you covered. – Never a dull moment – fun, laughs and lifelong friends! – Funded qualification up to degree level – Charity is important to us. From the company charities to the one which is close to your heart; you can choose how to give something back. – Enjoy a 33% discount off a cosy stay at our Inn Keepers Lodges. – On top of all this, we offer a pension; 28 days paid holiday; high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares! Wage will be: 16-20 years old – £7.49 an hour 21-22 years old – £10.18 an hour 23+ years old – £10.42 an hour At Mitchells and Butlers you will be working towards a Hospitality Team Member Level 2 Apprenticeship standard over the course of 15 months. No qualifications are…

ScotRail Modern Apprenticeship

The ScotRail Modern Apprenticeships in Engineering Maintenance are live with a closing date of May 6th. Apprenticeships are available in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Inverness. They also have an information session on Thursday 20th April at 7pm. This will be a very beneficial session and would recommend that you attend this in advance of applying- https://lnkd.in/eSkvnhZh In the session you will be able to find out more about the programme, get hints and tips on applying and ask questions. Please follow the link below to apply. https://lnkd.in/eKYJpd8R

Administration – Modern Apprenticeship

City Gate Construction (CGC) is establishing itself as an industry leader. Founded in 2003, they are a privately-owned Construction, Refurbishment and Maintenance main contractor with offices in Scotland and England. Overview: This fantastic opportunity is to join the Administration Team at the Paisley headquarters. Perform a variety of administrative tasks, including data entry, filing, and photocopying using the City Gate HR system. Manage incoming and outgoing mail, including sorting, distributing, and preparing outgoing mail using Outlook. Assist with general office duties, including ordering and maintaining office supplies, scheduling meetings and appointments, and maintaining filing systems. Maintaining accurate records and databases, ensuring that information is up to date and easily accessible. Provide support to other team members as required. Answer incoming phone calls and assist with directing queries to the appropriate person or department. A positive and proactive attitude with a willingness to learn. Great organisational and time-management skills. Good attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent communication skills. Can work with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Able to work independently and as part of a team. A positive and proactive attitude with a willingness to learn. Working week: Monday – Thursday will be from 8am – 5pm. And Friday will be from 8am – 4pm. 40hrs per week. Salary: £10,000 – £14,000 per annum. Company benefits: They’re willing to offer the right candidate weekly pay, 28 days paid holiday. Staff package includes: Vouchers on your birthday Early finish Friday with added extras when full time with CGC Progression: There is an opportunity to progress to a full time role within the business upon successful completion of the apprenticeship – accompanied by a salary review.   For more info: https://opportunities.youngpersonsguarantee.scot/search/apprenticeships/39388597/administration-assistant—modern-apprenticeship

Prince’s Trust Personal Development Programme

The Prince’s Trust Personal Development Programme provides personal development opportunities for anyone aged 16-25, not in education, training or employment. Our programme is designed for young people to explore opportunities, providing the opportunity to create positive change in their life. The 12 week programme provides young people with the opportunity to develop personal skills, including confidence building, communication skills and team building skills as well as an understand of self-awareness and wellbeing. The programme is designed to enable up to 12 young people to gain new skills, make new friends and improve their future prospects. There is no cost, it will not affect benefits and a training allowance is provided. What will I learn? If you sign up for the programme, you will be involved in a range of projects and activities. Amongst other things you will: Take on a community project of your choosing Get two weeks’ work experience in a field you are interested in Take part in an exciting team challenge What’s in it for me? As well as gaining invaluable life and metaskills, there is also the opportunity to: Gain new skills including First Aid certification Meet new people and build new relationships Volunteer in your local community Receive employability support In addition, and most importantly – a big boost to your confidence and a real sense of achievement. Entry requirements (minimum) you must attend an interview you must also be able to commit to 12 weeks of learning. Employer and industry links There will be opportunities to develop and contribute to projects that expand knowledge of potential career paths, local charities and organisations. You will develop employability links through programme activities to understand career paths and help plan progression routes. Jobs and further study Successfully completing the Prince’s Trust Team Programme guarantees an interview for progression to further study at Glasgow Clyde College. Further training and opportunities to work directly with the Prince’s Trust Making an application For courses starting in August, you can make up to two applications. Applications are made to a course and a first choice of campus. If the course is oversubscribed at your first choice you will be automatically considered for alternative sites and may be made an offer without a further application. More Details and to Apply: https://www.glasgowclyde.ac.uk/courses/584-princes-trust-personal-development-programme/4808

Get into Medicine/Dentistry Conference

Students in years S3-S5  are invited to the next FREE, virtual Get into Medicine and Get into Dentistry conferences. These conferences are an excellent opportunity for students to hear from doctors, dentists, and students about the UCAS application process and what they need to make their application as strong as it can be. All attendees will be awarded a certificate to show that they’ve gone one step further than most applicants. GET INTO MEDICINE CONFERENCE (FREE, VIRTUAL) https://medicmentor.co.uk/medicine-national-healthcare-weekend/ Dr MIke and Dr Siva will guide students in years S3-S5 through the UCAS application process to medicine. This includes personal statements and white space questions, UCAT, interview skills, and scholarships. Saturday 1st April (2:30pm – 7:30pm) Sunday 23rd April (2:30pm – 7:30pm) Registration link: https://airtable.com/shr66li3bqG3ZpkPM GET INTO DENTISTRY CONFERENCE (FREE, VIRTUAL) https://medicmentor.co.uk/online-get-into-dentistry-conference/ Dentist Dr Fiona Andrews will provide bespoke advice to dental applicants, including how to access work experience, UCAT, interview training, extracurricular activities, and more. Saturday 29th April (9:30am – 1:30pm) Registration link: https://airtable.com/shr7JL0vaCAzEYUo1 These free opportunities go a long way in widening access to medicine and dentistry.