2810, 2020

Royal Air Force – Virtual Careers Events

Please see details of 4 virtual “Access all Areas” events provided by the Royal Air Force throughout October and November. These events can be accessed by any student/teacher/guardian that has an interest in a potential career in the Royal Air Force. The platform is limitless, so they are open to everyone across the UK to explore the virtual world and content within. Across each event, we will be hosting 8 x live MS Teams chats, each with a limit of 250 attendees, dedicated to different job roles. This means that you can click onto a live chat to find out more about ‘Engineering’, while in another part of the event you could be invited to join a separate live chat about ‘Medical & Nursing’. Book your free tickets via the link on each attached pdf. Each event provides the opportunity to explore the roles of the RAF within an immersive, never-before seen virtual hangar with an opportunity to discover information on key roles, as well as chat live with a specialist RAF recruiter. Please see below for ticket links RAF_AAA_A5 flyer_29Oct RAF_AAA_A5 flyers_12NovRAF_AAA_A5 flyers_19NovRAF_AAA_A5 flyers_4Nov

0610, 2020

JD Sports – Permanent Sales Assistants

VACANCY DETAILS Job Title: WER772 Sales Assistant Nature of the Vacancy (Temporary or Permanent): Permanent Number of positions to be filled: 6 staff (2 x full time and 4 part time) Location: Silverburn Number of days per week: Flexible over 7 days Number of hours per week: Starting at 20 Salary/Wage: Meets nmw Training: yes Application required (CV or employer’s own application form) Hand CV into shop/or apply through Indeed Closing date for applications: 30 October 2020 Anticipated start date: immediate Additional information: Main duties/responsibilities: Role Overview: Being part of the team you will be responsible for ensuring our customers receive the best possible service each time they visit your store. You will assist in maximising store profitability by exceeding your sales targets and utilising the in-store devices while contributing to a successful store team. Customer Service • Greet all customers in a warm, genuine and friendly manner. • Ensure that customers receive the best possible service every time that they enter the store. • Understand the process of the Customer Service measuring programme. Sales • Drive sales, ensuring that targets are achieved and, where possible, exceeded. • Utilise the in-store devices, offering the customer the whole product range. • Provide alternatives and add on sales at every opportunity. Visual Merchandising • Assist in the maintenance of standards on the shop floor and for all displays and merchandise. • Keep stock, clean and presentable at all times. • Replenish stock levels when needed, making sure the full-size range is on the shop floor where possible. General • To deputise for other staff, work within departments, or carry out other duties as required. • Represent the company in the most professional manner at all times. • Conduct your work in a safe and responsible manner. Skills/Experience/Knowledge Needed • Good communication skills. • Confident and outgoing. • Effective selling skills. Benefits • Career Progression. • Company discount. • Competitive salary. • Company pension. Please note due to the volume of applications we may not be able to respond personally to all applicants. If you haven’t been contacted directly within two weeks of the vacancy closing date your application has not Additional Information: If you are interested in working with JD you can hand your CV into the Silverburn Store or apply directly through Indeed/JD Sports

0210, 2020

Modern Apprenticeship – Early Education

Follow the link for a new information video to raise awareness of the Early Years Modern Apprenticeship Programme and the opportunities available:  https://youtu.be/Hyt721egLS4 Any pupils who are interested can apply online via the website at www.carouseltraining.com.

1609, 2020

British Heart Foundation Volunteering Roles

British Heart Foundation Volunteering Roles (Furniture & Electrical) Warehouse Volunteer Looking for a workout? If you like to keep active and stay in shape, volunteering in our warehouse could be the answer you’re looking for. We always need helpful and active people to help keep our stock moving fromthe van to warehouse and onto the store and from store back to the van for delivery! This role will involve keeping active much of the day but it’s not just moving furniture when volunteering here you can also get involved in putting together our flat packed furniture, maybe something to puzzle over! There are other opportunities to help our warehouse team such as booking in and checking over stock for sale. So, if you like to keep active and stay in shape volunteering in your local furniture and electrical warehouse could be the answer you’re looking for. Store Merchandiser Do you have a knack for presentation, an eye for detail and enjoy making things look their best? We’re looking for people like you to volunteer in our F&E stores to help make them look as appealing and inspiring as possible. You can expect to be helping out with visual merchandising, making sure everything is displayed to its full potential; you will also be involved in creating eye catching displays in our homeware department ensuring the items are clean and correctly labelled. So what are you waiting for? Join today and become a valued member of the team, chat with customers and other likeminded volunteers. Pop in store to find out more and meet our friendly and ambitious team. Department Volunteer While there are opportunities across a range of roles in our stores, you may prefer to volunteer in one of our departments. We’re always looking for people who would enjoy giving great customer service and keeping their department looking great. You may have an interest in homewares, gadgets or appliances. Whichever you choose, you’ll get the chance to mingle with the local customers and volunteers, and integrate yourself into the BHF community. Becoming a department volunteer means you will be chatting to the local customers helping them find the right product to suit their needs and making sure that all the stock has been prepared and is displayed to our BHF guidelines. If you think you’re ready to take up a role like this pop into your local store and meet our friendly team. Electrical Function Tester If you are a bit of a gadget fan, figuring out how they work and making sure they are safe to use this is the perfect volunteering role for you. We’re looking for people like you to test the…

1609, 2020

Institution of Civil Engineers – Careers Talks plus Webinars (16-18 yrs)

Please see details below of webinar sessions and careers talks organised by ICE. The organisation is offering careers talks for senior pupils to anyone who wants one, as an introduction. This would be Scottish specific and cover what civil engineering is and where it fits into the world, different routes into the profession – foundation/modern/graduate apprenticeships, full and part-time study and scholarships. This could be live via a Microsoft Teams meeting or through a pre-recorded video, whichever format is easiest to work with. Please see Pastoral if interested. Following on from that, interested pupils can access the Inspiration Series webinars. These can be accessed here https://ice.org.uk/news-and-insight/latest-ice-news/ice-inspiration-series-for-16-18s-launched  and will be aired live every other week on Thursdays from 11 to 12pm. Each event will be available to view on the ICE website immediately afterwards and also on ICE’s You Tube channel. These will cover:- 24th September “Why civil engineering? Engineering a better environment” 8th October “Why civil engineering? Saving lives” 22nd October “Why civil engineering? Designing and building the future” 5th November “What it’s like being a civil engineering university student” 19th November “What it’s like being a civil engineering apprentice” 3rd December “How do I become a civil engineer? How to apply and how to get an ICE QUEST scholarship”

1609, 2020

British Heart Foundation – Volunteer Warehouse Warrior

Warehouse Warrior Volunteer Location: If you like to stay in shape and help save the planet, volunteering in one of our local furniture store warehouses could be the answer you’re looking for.  We need helpful people to keep our stock moving from the vans to the warehouse and shop floor, and from the shop floor back to the van for delivery when items are sold. This role can be physical but it’s not just moving furniture around. There are other opportunities to help our warehouse team such as warehouse logistics, booking stock in, putting together our flat packed furniture, and testing electrical items.  Say hello to the team: Funding for researchers begins at your local charity shop. Last year our British Heart Foundation UK charity shops across the UK raised an incredible £28 million – this wouldn’t have been possible without our fantastic volunteers.  Our team is bright and bubbly, and we love meeting people from all walks of life. Typical tasks include: · Ensuring the warehouse is always kept clean, tidy, safe and organised · Safely lifting and carrying a range of furniture items, big or small – it all helps! · Dealing with deliveries to the shop and preparing deliveries for customers · Helping to identify poor quality donations for recycling · Sorting and processing donated goods from our van collections  · Replenishing sold furniture on the shop floor · Acting as an ambassador for British Heart Foundation always You get a lot from volunteering too: · A chance to work in a friendly team, to make new friends and meet a diverse group of people · The opportunity to make an invaluable contribution to British Heart Foundation goal of beating heartbreak forever · The time to develop your confidence and interpersonal skills · The ability to gain valuable work experience to add onto your CV and to learn new skills · Flexibility to fit with your lifestyle · The chance to gain valuable retail experience Please note – we are unable to accept volunteers aged under 16 and we cannot accept volunteers with unspent criminal convictions or who are subject to criminal registers/orders Here’s a little bit more about us The BHF is here to Beat Heartbreak Forever. We are working towards a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases. By 2030, we want to see advances across the spectrum of heart and circulatory diseases; we want to prevent these conditions from developing and we want those with existing conditions to have better, longer lives.

1609, 2020

British Heart Foundation – Telephone or Admin Volunteer

Telephone & Admin Volunteer Location:  Are you calm, collected and happy to chat on the phone? Are you looking for admin or customer service experience? You will be the first point of contact for customers who call our store, helping them with any enquiries, arranging collections for donations and explaining our Gift Aid scheme. You will also be using our online collections request system to process online collection booking requests. Say hello to the team Funding for researchers begins at your local charity shop. Last year our British Heart Foundation UK charity shops across the UK raised an incredible £28 million – this wouldn’t have been possible without our fantastic volunteers.  Our team is bright and bubbly, and we love meeting people from all walks of life. Typical tasks include: · Dealing with members of the public with confidence, supported by the shop team · Answering incoming phone calls, checking answer phone messages, reception duties · Being organised and able to follow administration procedures accurately · Providing good customer service and assisting the shop team and Manager · Acting as an ambassador for the British Heart Foundation always You get a lot from volunteering too: · A chance to work in a friendly team, to make new friends and meet a diverse group of people · The opportunity to make an invaluable contribution to the British Heart Foundation goal of beating heartbreak forever · The time to develop your confidence and interpersonal skills · The ability to gain valuable work experience to add onto your CV and to learn new skills in a busy environment · Flexibility to fit with your lifestyle · The chance to gain valuable retail experience Please note – we are unable to accept volunteers aged under 16 and we cannot accept volunteers with unspent criminal convictions or who are subject to criminal registers/orders  Here’s a little bit more about us The BHF is here to Beat Heartbreak Forever. We are working towards a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases. By 2030, we want to see advances across the spectrum of heart and circulatory diseases; we want to prevent these conditions from developing and we want those with existing conditions to have better, longer lives.

1609, 2020

British Heart Foundation – Sales Floor Volunteer

Sales Floor Volunteer Location: Our sales floor volunteers are the first point of contact for customers when they enter our shops. You will be greeting customers, helping them find the items they’re looking for and answering their questions where you can. You will provide invaluable help through keeping the shop floor well stocked and attractively displayed.  Say hello to the team: Funding for researchers begins at your local charity shop. Last year our British Heart Foundation UK charity shops across the UK raised an incredible £28 million – this wouldn’t have been possible without our fantastic volunteers.  Our team is bright and bubbly, and we love meeting people from all walks of life. Typical tasks include: · Serving customers & providing good all-round customer service · Promoting our campaigns and any instore sales to customers  · Working on window and shop displays · Keeping the shop tidy, clean and well organised · Helping your fellow volunteers and staff on the till or moving stock You get a lot from volunteering too: · A chance to work in a friendly team, to make new friends and meet a diverse group of people · The opportunity to make an invaluable contribution to British Heart Foundation goal of beating heartbreak forever · The time to develop your confidence and interpersonal skills · The ability to gain valuable work experience to add onto your CV and to learn new skills · Flexibility to fit with your lifestyle · The chance to gain valuable retail experience Please note – we are unable to accept volunteers aged under 16 and we cannot accept volunteers with unspent criminal convictions or who are subject to criminal registers/orders Here’s a little bit more about us The BHF is here to Beat Heartbreak Forever. We are working towards a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases. By 2030, we want to see advances across the spectrum of heart and circulatory diseases; we want to prevent these conditions from developing and we want those with existing conditions to have better, longer lives.

1609, 2020

British Heart Foundation – Volunteer Cash Desk Person

Volunteer Cash Desk Person Location Could you be the face of your local British Heart Foundation shop? You will be serving customers, using the till, talking to customers about our stock and awareness campaigns and encouraging every donor to become part of our Gift Aid scheme.  Say hello to the team  Funding for researchers begins at your local charity shop. Last year our British Heart Foundation UK charity shops across the UK raised an incredible £28 million – this wouldn’t have been possible without our fantastic volunteers.   Our team is bright and bubbly, and we love meeting people from all walks of life.  Typical tasks include:  Interacting with customers and serving them in a helpful and friendly way  Operating the till and taking payments  Promoting Gift Aid  Acting as an ambassador for British Heart Foundation always  You get a lot from volunteering too:  A chance to work in a friendly team, to make new friends and meet a diverse group of people  The opportunity to make an invaluable contribution to British Heart Foundation goal of beating heartbreak forever  The time to develop your confidence and interpersonal skills  The ability to gain valuable work experience to add onto your CV and to learn new skills  Flexibility to fit with your lifestyle  Please note we are unable to accept volunteers aged under 16 and we cannot accept volunteers with unspent criminal convictions or who are subject to criminal registers/orders  Here’s a little bit more about us  The BHF is here to Beat Heartbreak Forever. We are working towards a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.  By 2030, we want to see advances across the spectrum of heart and circulatory diseases; we want to prevent these conditions from developing and we want those with existing conditions to have better, longer lives. 

0909, 2020

British Heart Foundation – Volunteer Online Listings

Location:  Do you know your way around online selling and buying sites? Have you got an interest in unusual or sought-after collectables? Then join our volunteering team – come and be amazed at some of the items that are donated to us and strike gold with those rare unusual finds! We’ve got dedicated resources to help and assist you with this unique volunteering role. Research the interesting items; package them up and send them off to be sold at our online sales HQ. Every week we’ll send updates about the most unusual and exciting finds we’ve managed to sell though our stores – will your find be the next headliner? Say hello to the team: Funding for researchers begins at your local charity shop. Last year our British Heart Foundation UK charity shops across the UK raised an incredible £28 million – this wouldn’t have been possible without our fantastic volunteers.  Our team is bright and bubbly, and we love meeting people from all walks of life. Typical tasks include: · Photographing items for listing on online selling sites · Researching donated items, to gather as much information on unusual items before listing them online – investigative work required! · Getting involved in uploading as much practical information about goods for sale · Packing and posting items to be sent to our online sales HQ · Helping the Manager to handle online queries from customers You get a lot from volunteering too: · A chance to work in a friendly team, to make new friends and meet a diverse group of people · The opportunity to make an invaluable contribution to British Heart Foundation goal of beating heartbreak forever · The time to develop your confidence and interpersonal skills · The ability to gain valuable work experience to add onto your CV and to learn new skills · Flexibility to fit with your lifestyle · The chance to gain valuable retail experience Please note – we are unable to accept volunteers aged under 16 and we cannot accept volunteers with unspent criminal convictions or who are subject to criminal registers/orders  Here’s a little bit more about us: The BHF is here to Beat Heartbreak Forever. We are working towards a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases. By 2030, we want to see advances across the spectrum of heart and circulatory diseases; we want to prevent these conditions from developing and we want those with existing conditions to have better, longer lives.  

0209, 2020

Interested in Medicine

Please follow the link for excellent opportunities now available. 1) Tuesday 29 September.  7-9pm. “How to get into Medical School“.  Live online lecture evening with information on Life in Medicine, Life at Medical School and Application and Interview Advice. Open to anyone interested whether they have previously attended work experience or a formal medical school application advice event or not. More information and Registration at: http://youcanbeadoctor.co.uk/events/ 2) Thursday 1 October.  7-9pm. “Meet the Medics“.  Live event allowing small group discussions with current doctors and medical students from around Scotland to gain an insight into the career. Open to anyone about to apply for medical school this October who has not previously attended a work experience placement or a formal medical school application advice event (such as Get Ready for Medicine, Medic Insight or the REACH lecture week.) More information and Registration at: http://youcanbeadoctor.co.uk/events/

2008, 2020

External Wall Insulation Installer

A.C Whyte are still accepting applications for their Skills Academy to become a fully qualified External Wall Insulation Installer.  They have one space left. It would be good opportunity for one of our local young people as it is an East Renfrewshire based company. Opportunity is open to a school leaver- 16 years and over.   Here’s what you can expect: “Students will have the opportunity to gain live industry experience in an actual site environment with AC Whyte offering the opportunity of a permanent position with the company on satisfactory completion of the yearlong course.”.  Link to apply – https://www.westcollegescotland.ac.uk/business/ac-whyte-academy/

2008, 2020

Online Work Experience opportunities

Various online Work Experience opportunities are available to our senior pupils.  Please follow the link for more information.  Pupils must register at least 2 weeks before the event to be considered for a place Coca-Cola Work Experience Day Online:  Friday, October 16, 2020 https://uptree.co/coca-cola/e/2722218188/#:~:text=London%3A%20Coca-Cola%20Work%20Experience%20Day%20online%20Friday%2C%20October,16%2C%202020%2010%3A00%20AM%20-%202%3A45%20PM%20Online J.P. Morgan Work Experience Day Online:  Wednesday 4th November https://uptree.co/jp-morgan/e/816618685/ GSK:  Stevenage: Work Experience Day – Business, Finance And STEM Online:   Tuesday, November 3, 2020 https://uptree.co/gsk/e/2887973576/

1308, 2020

St Ninian’s Careers service

Our Careers service is always here to support. If you want to request an appointment complete the form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=oyzTzM4Wj0KVQTctawUZKYLm1n4RD0FFtOO7abPzuf5UNFZCR1U3WTgzTjdJVlVUTVU0TUFZNkhSNS4u… Or alternatively email SDS directly.

2406, 2020

E-DYW

Today launches E-DYW on https://www.dyw.scot/edyw.html which is a One-Stop-Shop for young people, educators, employers, parents/carers.  It includes multiple resources from private & public sector bodies to provide support to young people leaving school this year #DYWSummersupport20.

1606, 2020

Student Webinar: Understanding the Banking Sector

We value financial education. That’s why we’re holding an interactive webinar that helps students aged 15-18 understand more about financial services and banking.This 1-hour interactive webinar will explore: How a bank works How banks are navigating the current crisis An overview of the UK banking sector There will also be a Q&A should there be any specific questions about financial services and banking. When is the webinar? Friday, 19 Jun 10-11am (London time) The webinar will run via WebEx, with details to follow on how to log in. If you are interested in joining, please register via the link below Register now > https://r1.surveysandforms.com/804geccf-ec4pf2e3

1905, 2020

DYW support session

Dear Parent/Carer,   Please see the parental support session offered below which may be of interest. Connect + Skills Development Scotland about young people’s options for education, work and training 26 May Places are free, registration is essential at https://bit.ly/ConnectplusSDS Choose from afternoon or evening session.  Details attached.

3004, 2020

The New SDS Online Learning Portal

If you’re looking to develop your career, the new Skills Development Scotland Online Learning Portal can help you connect with thousands of free online courses. From excellent sources like The Open University Scotland, Google Digital Garage and Amazon, find a course to suit you today!

3004, 2020

NHS Apprenticeships

The NHS are still recruiting for staff across a number of different disciplines, most recently for their Trainee Dental Nurse Programme (Modern Apprenticeship) based at the Glasgow Dental Hospital and School. Applicants need two National 5’s in English and Science at Grade A to C and National 4 Maths. Click here

2804, 2020

Accountancy

Careers in Accountancy – Register here 30 April, 11am – 11:45am Want to know more about starting your career in Accountancy? Tune in to hear from our current graduates and school leavers about life in the professional services sector

2004, 2020

NHS careers

Are you interested in NHS Careers?  The individual talks are each about 15 minutes long and the topics are: “What is the NHS?” “Who works in the NHS?” “What is a doctor?” “What’s the big deal about coronavirus?” There is an intro and a conclusion one as well.   The videos are at the link below –    https://loom.com/share/folder/58e7112e7f244102a88432131a3c477a

0203, 2020

Careers Convention 2020

The Careers Convention was a great success again this year, many presentations were on offer as well as over 70 stalls. There was a fantastic turnout from with over 1300 pupils and parents in attendance. Feedback from the event from pupils, parents and exhibitors was very positive. Many thanks to all staff and partners involved in organising this professional and informative evening. Please access the images from the evening by clicking here.

1802, 2020

Glasgow Clyde College: Open Day and Modern Apprenticeship Event

Glasgow Clyde College Open Day and Modern Apprenticeship Event – Wednesday 4th March 2020 Apprenticeship Week 2020 Glasgow Clyde College would like to invite students to their next Open Day and Modern Apprenticeship Event. The event will be formatted as a careers fair attended by over 25 employers and training providers offering Modern Apprenticeship, employment and training opportunities across a number of industries as well as all college faculties providing course information and application support  for Glasgow Clyde College courses. This is a one-day event open to the general public so parents and guardians are more than welcome to attend. Open Day details Date:               Wednesday 4th March 2020 Time:               10am until 2.30pm Location:         Anniesland Campus, 19 Hatfield Drive, Glasgow, G12 0YE The Open Day is aimed at providing students with the opportunity to learn more about the incredible apprentice courses Glasgow Clyde College.  There will be opportunities to speak with lecturers for more detailed information about course content, progression and application support.  Students will have the opportunity to tour the college campus to learn more about the college experience. The Apprenticeship Event is aimed at providing student/school pupils with the opportunity to learn more about Foundation and Modern Apprenticeships and the services provided by key stakeholders and to assist Employers with recruitment of new Modern Apprentices and the recruitment opportunities available to young people. This is a really exciting opportunity for students to engage with potential employers.   

1601, 2020

Glasgow Clyde College Event

The event will take place on Wednesday 29th January at 12 noon in Langside Theatre, Glasgow Clyde College. There will be a light lunch, and time for neworking.  There will also be information on the range of courses that is currently offered by the School of Media and Performing Arts, which include journalism, media, television, sound production, dance, acting and performance, music and stringed instrument making. Please see your Pastoral teacher for more information

1301, 2020

S5 pupils: Sutton Trust Summer Schools, 5th – 10th July

In Partnership with the Sutton Trust, University of Glasgow offers a week-long residential summer school aimed at high school students in their penultimate year of study. Successful applicants from around the UK will attend lectures and seminars, take part in stimulating activities around campus, and explore the city of Glasgow with their fellow scholars. Students will be introduced to the variety of academic areas that can be studied at university in Scotland.  Additionally, all students complete an online Academic Skills module designed to prepare for the transition to Higher Education.  Completion of this module will be taken into consideration upon application to the university and can form part of an adjusted offer of entry. Applications are now open and details of how to apply can be found here. The deadline to apply is midday on Tuesday 3rd March. You will require a reference from your Pastoral teacher (deadline 6th March).  You must inform them and provide at least 1 week’s notice.

0901, 2020

Girls with Skills: Arnold Clark Pre apprenticeship programme

There are still spaces available on the Girls for Skills programme.  This is aimed at girls with a keen interest in mechanics/body shop who are planning to leave June 2020. Speak to your pastoral teacher if you are interested in applying.  Girls must be 16 years old by the time the apprenticeships begin in September. https://www.arnoldclark.com/girls-with-skills  

0801, 2020

JP Morgan: Aspiring Professionals program (APP)

The APP supports high achieving students from low income backgrounds across the UK to access top universities and careers. They offer support through their four pillars: Mentoring by a J.P. Morgan professional Tailored skills sessions and career workshops University application support and guidance 2-week residential internship with J.P. Morgan in London Follow the link for more details and how to apply:   Aspiring Professionals Program – London program Deadline: noon, 17th January 2020