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careers, S1, S2, S3

S1-S3 Pupil and Parent/ Carer Medicine Information Event

An Introduction to Medicine

WAMGCC in collaboration with the charity You Can be a Doctor and a number of other organisations we are hosting an online information evening for pupils in S1-3 and their parents who are thinking about studying medicine or simply interested in finding out more about the career.

Join us for an evening of presentations from consultant doctors, GPs, medical students, and more to learn about what it’s like to be a doctor and how you can get there. This evening is intended for any pupil in S1 – S3 at a Scottish state school who is thinking about becoming a doctor, is interested in science, or who has a passion for looking after others. We also welcome parents of any budding doctors! The talks will be packed with information but we will also have an open text chat that pupils (and parents) can use to ask questions and chat directly to doctors and medical students. As work experience is difficult to find at the moment this session is sure to provide a valuable opportunity for pupils to explore the possibilities that being a doctor can offer them!

The event is to be held on Tuesday December 15th. 7-9pm. A recording will also go online on the charity’s YouTube channel afterwards. The event is entirely free but to register for an access code please visit:

http://youcanbeadoctor.co.uk/

You Can Be A Doctor – Advice for pupils who want to study medicineYou Can Be A Doctor is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Charity number SC046620 Remember, applying to medicine is your responsibility.youcanbeadoctor.co.uk

(It is worth noting the registration system works best using Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari browsers).

For more information please email: advice@youcanbeadoctor.co.uk

careers, internet safety, S3

S3- Social Media- Fake News Project

We are delighted to be working with the University of Glasgow to create and design a project on helping young people to spot fake news, photoshopped images, etc.

This is a fantastic opportunity for pupils and will look fantastic on future university, college or employment applications.

Fake news reaches more people and spreads more quickly than the truth and is believed around 75% of the time.  Are you interested in working with academics and Instagram influencers to create a programme to teach young people about fake news? If so, please consider joining our team. We will ask you to come along to some meetings to discuss what topics you think should be covered in the programme (e.g. fake news, spotting photoshop, deepfakes) and helping us design some activities to explore the topics.  We will then package up the programme and it will be delivered in your school and other schools across the UK.  You will develop skills like teamwork and research and have the opportunity to shape a national level project

We are looking for a group of S3 pupils to be involved in this project. If you are interested please contact Mr Richardson on gw12richardsonjack@glow.sch.uk

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Future Pathways Evening

This year our Future Pathways Evening will take place online. Below you will find a range of resources all created to support you and your child in the transition from school to college, university, apprenticeships or employment.

On Monday the 16th of November from 6:30pm to 7:15pm Mr Richardson and Mr Neil will host a online question and answer session. Please look over the resources below and come along to the meeting if you have any questions. The meeting will take place via Microsoft Teams and joining instructions have been sent to S4, S5 and S6 Teams pages.

 

1.) Introduction Presentation- Mr Richardson

2.) S6- The Bridge- Mr Neil

3.) Skills Development Scotland (Careers Advisors)-  Pathways 2020

4.) College Transitions- School Presentation 2021

5.) University Transitions

6.) SAAS (Student Award Agency Scotland)- Student funding information.

Useful links;

Www.glasgowguarantee.org

www.apprenticeships.Scot

www.scqf.org.uk

Www.glasgowclyde.ac.uk

www.glasgowkelvin.ac.uk

www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk

www.ucas.com

Www.saas.gov.uk

www.fapglasgow.Scot

 

 

 

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Young Carer Grant

The Young Carer Grant is a £305.10 payment available on an annual basis for 16, 17 and 18 year olds who spend an average of 16 hours a week caring for someone who receives a disability benefit.

Young people who have already had a payment are able to apply again once a year has passed since they received their money. We are encouraging young carers to check if they are entitled to further awards, and apply again if they still meet the criteria.

You can check the links below to check eligibility criteria and for more information on applying.

https://fb.watch/1ga3P3k5qL/ – link to facebook video

 

https://www.socialsecurity.gov.scot/what-we-do/stakeholder-resources/young-carer-grant – link to YCG fact sheets, available in a range of languages

careers, S6, transitions, UCAS

University of Strathclyde Events

Virtual Open Days

Our Undergraduate Open Days will be taking place virtually this year on:

 

Wednesday 28th October        1.30pm – 6pm

Saturday 14th November         10am – 2.30pm

 

More information will be posted as and when it becomes available on our website here.

 

Higher Education Information Evenings

At this time of year we would ordinarily be visiting many schools to provide information to parents as well as pupils about the UCAS process. In recognition of this we have scheduled Information Evenings which will be particularly useful for parents. Our first one of these was very successful and well attended.  Please pass this information on to your students. You and your students can register for one of the dates provided here:

 

Thursday 8th October 6pm

https://strath.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cWuvzM51TQixuRyWoO80ug

 

Monday 19th October 6pm

https://strath.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CgQoOIK8Qg6G2F5awLWpbA

 

As always you  contact us on ugenquiries@strath.ac.uk and we may be able to arrange an alternative date for your school.

 

UCAS Events

 

UCAS are running a number of subject specific virtual events over the coming weeks. Strathclyde will be in attendance along with a wide selection of other Universities from across the UK. The details are as follows:

 

16th October     Biological and Physical Sciences

23rd October     Social Sciences, Humanities and Teaching

2nd November   Maths, Engineering and Computing

 

For further information please visit the UCAS site: www.ucas.com/ucas/events/find/type/exhibition

 

UK University Search Fair

 

UK University Search are holding a virtual fair on Wednesday 11th November. Strathclyde will be in attendance along with a number of other Universities. For further information please see here.

careers, transitions

Business Apprenticeship Information Evening

Ernest Young are hosting a virtual information evening for anyone interested in a business apprenticeship in the finance industry.
This is a great opportunity to find out more information and some hints and tips that will be useful when applying for apprenticeships.
More information is available in the below link
Please speak to Mr Richardson once you have registered or if you need any more information.
careers, S6, transitions, UCAS

Business, Law, Finance Virtual Exhibition

It will provide you with an opportunity to:
  • Chat to subject teachers and admissions specialists, and start comparing unis and courses.
  • Meet current students to find out what uni life’s really like.
  • Get advice on applying to uni through UCAS, and making your personal statement stand out.
  • Discover apprenticeships, what they are exactly, how to apply, and the careers you could achieve.
  • Find out about student finance, what you’re entitled to, and how to apply.
  • Explore over 100 unis and colleges.​