Author: Mr Samson

Scottish Power Opportunities- School Leavers

We’re excited to announce that applications are now open for our paid placements with Scottish Power for 2026/27!

Please share this with your S5/S6/Year 13 students who might be seeking/benefit from a paid 12 month placement in industry after they finish school.

Scottish Power is a long-term partner with EDT, offering exciting placement work, which might also lead to potentially post-placement opportunities, such as apprenticeships, paid vacation work during a degree or graduate scheme opportunities!

 

What does Scottish Power do?

Scottish Power transmit, distribute and connect electricity to and from millions of homes and businesses over their network and is one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and are a world leader in wind energy. Scottish Power Renewables are building new solar, wind, battery and green hydrogen infrastructure – ready for the increasing demand for more green, secure and affordable energy to help deliver a better future, quicker.

 

What types of placement work do Scottish Power offer?

There are 5 main areas of work, such as;

  • Business & Corporate
  • Marketing & Communications
  • Cyber/IT & Data
  • Engineering & Technical
  • Finance

For further details on placements, visit our website’s vacancy page here

 

To apply for these roles (or other non-Scottish Power roles), complete an online application form on our website here* (*scroll down for the Apply Now button).

 

Where are Scottish Power sites based in the UK?

Glasgow, Cumbernauld and Northwest England.

 

Am I eligible?

Students need to;

  • Be in S5/S6 or Year 13 when they apply to the scheme.
  • Have the Right to Work in the UK.
  • Be available for a paid 12-month, full time, placement – starting 7th September 2026.

 

Why do students complete an EDT Placement?

There can be a variety of reasons why students decide to apply for a placement, here are the main ones;

  • To gain hands-on relevant skills & experience in a subject or industry they’re considering for the future.
  • To help decide on future career paths (apprenticeship or university degree course).
  • To gain everyday experience and confidence within a work environment.
  • To learn in a new way, outside of the classroom.
  • To develop potential links with an employer for future opportunities.

 

What are the benefits to the EDT Placements scheme?

Each student receives;

  • CV & Interview support.
  • Mentor support throughout their placement, if placed.
  • An opportunity to join free Skills Webinars, called the Masterclasses (with topics such as, project management and time management), if placed.
  • An opportunity to gain an Industrial Cadets Platinum or Platinum Leader Award, if placed.

 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our friendly team at EDTPlacements@etrust.org.uk

Senior Phase Prospectus- City of Glasgow College

I am delighted to be able to share our School College Partnership programme prospectus for 2026/27.
As you will see, we have a number of new or returning courses including HNC Business, Introduction to British Sign Language and our online Twilight Higher Languages options.
Senior Phase College applications open via the colleges website on the 18th of February.  I have attached a “how-to” guide which will take your students through the process step-by-step.
Remember this is for young people in S5 and 6 looking to do part time college on a Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. You should also have chosen college as your second option on your options forms.

Glasgow Clyde College- Schools NPA Engineering Online Session

Our Engineering department, with support from BAE Systems, would like to invite you to an online information session showcasing our Schools NPA Engineering course, which is delivered at our Anniesland Campus.

This session is aimed at schools, local authorities, students, and parent/ carers who would like to learn more about the course, delivery model and progression opportunities.

Event details:
📅 Monday 9th February
⏰ 6.00 – 6.30pm
📍 Online via Microsoft Teams (link will be sent by email three days before the event)

The session will cover:

  • An overview of the Schools NPA Engineering course with our BAE Systems Early Careers Practitioner and Engineering Curriculum Manager
  • Course delivery at Anniesland Campus
  • Industry support from BAE Systems
  • Entry requirements and pupil suitability
  • Progression routes and next steps
  • Q&A opportunity

To register, please book via Eventbrite using the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/schools-npa-engineering-online-information-session-tickets-1980712724077?aff=oddtdtcreator

Further course information is available here:
https://www.glasgowclyde.ac.uk/study/schools/courses-for-pupils/1154-npa-engineering-supported-by-bae-systems

Parent and carer research – Parents’ Voice Survey 2025/26

Feedback on Skills Development Scotland’s (SDS) career service:
Parents and carers are key influencers over young people’s career ambitions and choices.

 

SDS work in close partnership with this school to support our young people to make informed career choices and they would value feedback from parents and carers on their services. You can do this by taking part in a short survey.

All responses are confidential and anonymous, and the results will be used to inform SDS services.

 

The survey should only take about 10 to 15 minutes to complete.

City of Glasgow College course applications for 2026/27 open on Wednesday 14th January.

City of Glasgow College course applications for 2026/27 open on Wednesday 14th January.
 
Applications for our courses are made directly on our website. You’ll also find helpful information on how to make your application.
From Events to Photography, Hair and Beauty to Professional Cookery, Cyber Security to Business, we have a huge range of courses beginning in August 2026. Discover our wide range of courses. 
To support our applications opening we’re holding an Open Day across both of our campuses on Saturday 17th January for pupils to visit our campuses, speak to lecturers about our courses and have a look around our state-of-the-art facilities.
Our Open Day will run at both our City and Riverside campuses from 9.30am until 2pm on Saturday 17th January 2026. Book your attendance at our Open Day. 

Open Day: Langside Campus

Saturday 17 January 2026 from 10am -12pm

We’re inviting prospective students to our next Open Day at Langside Campus. Come along to find out more about courses starting in August, to get advice about student funding, learning support and about life at Glasgow Clyde.  Our friendly staff will be on hand throughout the event to answer questions about coming to college.

Save the date: Applications for courses starting in August will open on Wednesday 14 January.

Pupils can register to attend the Open Day here: Open Days | Glasgow Clyde College

BAE Systems Women in Engineering programme

The four day hybrid event will introduce candidates to the exciting world of engineering and what it is like to work for BAE Systems. Opportunities are available for school and college leavers, as well as individuals seeking a new challenge. The programme will be delivered virtually and with some on-site activity, spread across four separate days in January and February 2026. To be eligible for the experience, please refer to the entry requirements on the website.

Upon successful completion of the experience, candidates may be offered an interview for a full time position on one of BAE Systems Engineering Apprenticeships, starting in August 2026.

Applications: Women in Engineering or via the QR code on the attached flyer

Applications close 10 November (or earlier, depending on the volume of applications)

BBC ‘Get In’ Taster Programme

Dear Year S6 students (Aged 17 or 18 on 22nd Oct)

As you come to the end of your time in education, it can be tricky to know what steps to take next. We really get that here at the BBC – how, for example, unless you’ve had actually had a chance to see it, do you know that working in a creative, exciting media organisation, like ours, could be your dream job …?  And if you do already know it’s your dream job, you might be wondering how you go about ‘getting in’!

Whichever point you’re at, our work taster programme could be the opportunity you need to help you with those next steps and decisions. You don’t need any previous experience to apply, but you’re going to get a great experience while you’re with us! Our ‘Get In’ taster day is designed to help you find out a bit more about the variety of career paths on offer and give you a first-hand feel of what the BBC is like as a place to work in your local area.

You will get the chance to spend the day with us at BBC Scotland and see in person what it’s really like working in a media environment. It’s also an opportunity find out about a variety of jobs across the BBC, and hear from people who do some of those roles in the area in and around where you live.

If you like what you find, we hope you might consider one of our apprenticeships as the first step into your future media career. During your visit, we will show you what a BBC apprenticeship looks like and we’ll talk about the other opportunities open to you and walk you through the application process.

We’re all really excited about finding bright new talent to work at the BBC. So, go on, think about this chance to find out more and press that ‘apply’ button below! We’d love to hear from you!

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Work Experience Placements

We are very excited to offer work experience Placements to senior pupils in S5 and S6 at the end of November. This will be based on the Workit system and will be tailored to suit you career pathway (where possible, pilot may be a stretch!)

Below is a link to work it for more information for parents and pupils, if you are interested please see Mr Samson in pastoral care.

https://www.workit.info/

 

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