Author: Mr Samson

S5 Induction Day

We look forward to welcoming our new S5’s back to school on Monday at 8:50. Please see the schedule below and make your way there at the start of the day.

 

S5 INDUCTION MONDAY 1st JUNE
Workshop Work shop theme Location Lead Staff Detail ROOMS
1 Learning Walk Outside (meet at benches) Anna Gibson outside
2 Leadership 301 katie McGugan 301
3 Career Input 107 Linda + Dawn 107
4 Feedback Focus 203 Ian Samson 203
5 Mental Health & Exam Stress 302 Fiona McTaggart 302
6 Teambuilding PE Gym 1 PE Dept PE
Timings 5A 5L1 5L2 5M 5S1 5S2
8:50 – 9.15 Workshop 1 Workshop 2 Workshop 4 Workshop 3 Workshop 5 Workshop 6
Outside (meet at benches) 301 203 107 302 PE Gym 1
9:15 – 9:40 Workshop 2 Workshop 3 Workshop 5 Workshop 4 Workshop 6 Workshop 1
301 107 302 203 PE Gym 1 Outside (meet at benches)
9:40 – 10:05 Workshop 3 Workshop 4 Workshop 6 Workshop 5 Workshop 1 Workshop 2
107 203 PE Gym 1 302 Outside (meet at benches) 301
10:05 – 10:30 Workshop 4 Workshop 5 Workshop 1 Workshop 6 Workshop 2 Workshop 3
203 302 Outside (meet at benches) PE Gym 1 301 107
10:45 – 11:10 Workshop 5 Workshop 6 Workshop 2 Workshop 1 Workshop 3 Workshop 4
302 PE Gym 1 301 Outside (meet at benches) 107 203
11.10 – 11.35 Workshop 6 Workshop 1 Workshop 3 Workshop 2 Workshop 4 Workshop 5
PE Gym 1 Outside (meet at benches) 107 301 203 302
11.35 – 12.25 Timetables and Expectations Timetables and Expectations Timetables and Expectations Timetables and Expectations Timetables and Expectations Timetables and Expectations
107 301 302 108 203 204

City of Glasgow College Maritime Open Day

Not sure what to do after school? Looking for something different?
A career at sea could take you around the world while helping you earn, learn and build a future in one of the world’s most important industries.
Join us at the City of Glasgow College Maritime Open Day and discover careers in:
  • Cruise ships
  • Global shipping
  • Offshore renewables
  • Engineering and navigation
Maritime cadets are sponsored by shipping companies, meaning you get paid while you study – similar to an apprenticeship – with training costs, travel and accommodation often covered.
At the event, you can:
  • Experience Europe’s most advanced shipping simulator
  • Tour our award-winning Riverside Campus
  • Meet maritime employers and current cadets
  • Learn more about sponsorships, salaries and career opportunities
Representatives from Anglo-Eastern, Clyde Marine Training, Stream Marine, Just Be Maritime and MSC will be there to discuss careers and opportunities.
Wednesday 17 June
2:30pm – 7:00pm
Riverside Campus, Glasgow
You could earn while you train, travel the world and work towards highly paid careers without following the traditional university route.

Meet the Doctor Career Event

Medic Insight Dundee is a student‑led society that runs free events for school pupils interested in pursuing a career in healthcare or medicine. Our aim is to widen access, demystify the medical profession, and support young people as they explore their future pathways.

Medic Insight Dundee is delighted to announce the launch of our brand‑new virtual lecture series, Meet the Doctor! We would be thrilled to have you to join us for the fourth event.

Our events are usually for pupils within the tayside area however for this virtual series we are opening up to all S3-6 pupils across Scotland!

This series is designed for S3–S6 pupils who are considering a future in medicine and would like to gain a realistic insight into the day‑to‑day life of a doctor.

For our second event we will be having a talk from a Geriatric doctor , who will share their career journey, clinical experiences, and advice for aspiring medical students.

Event Details

  • Date: Wednesday 3rd June
  • Time: 5:30pm
  • Location: Microsoft Teams
  • How to join: Pupils can sign up using the link provided in this email.
  • Before the event: A Teams link will be sent out the evening before or the morning of the event, along with a Padlet link where pupils can submit questions for the speaker.

Please note: Pupils’ cameras and microphones will remain switched off throughout the session. To make sure everyone can still take part, we will provide a Padlet link where pupils can submit any questions they would like the speaker to answer.

https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/dundee/medic-insight-talk-4-mini-lecture-series

Two Great CMS Law Opportunities

 CMS Connect (work experience)

CMS is a founding member of PRIME, an organisation formed by various UK law firms committed to improving access to the legal profession. During the sustained programme of support, students will develop skills that all employers look out for, not just those in the legal profession.

We will be running CMS Connect across our London, Bristol, Sheffield and Glasgow offices this year.

Successful applicants will benefit from:

  • 5 days of paid work experience this summer (3-7 August)
  • Mentoring
  • Workshops and insight sessions to enhance skills required for the world of work
  • Ongoing support
  • Successful applicants can also be spring-boarded to the CMS Solicitor Apprenticeship or Insight programmes.

Eligibility  

To see the eligibility criteria please click here.  The link to the application form can be accessed here.

Applications close on 16 June 2026

 CMS Law Scholarships 

Successful applicants will benefit from:

  • Financial support (£3,000 per year) for each year of their law degree
  • Mentoring during their UCAS applications and LNAT examination
  • A trainee buddy to provide more informal support with starting a career in the law
  • Paid work experience during their second year of University
  • The opportunity to be fast-tracked to future Emerging Talent programmes and assessment centres for a Training Contract
  • Ongoing support and guidance throughout their undergraduate studies and beyond

(Mentoring, paid work experience, opportunity to be fast track to assessment days and ongoing support are offered to everyone who is invited to an assessment day, regardless of whether they win a Scholarship or not.)

Eligibility  

Scholarships are aimed students who are currently in S5 and will be going to S6 after the current exam diet, and who will be the first generation in their family to go to university. There are additional criteria that students must meet to be eligible – full details can be found here.

To apply, students will need to complete an online application form and answer a question on what law they would change and why. If successful, they will be invited to an assessment day. The link to the application form is here.

Applications close on 16 June 2026

Youthbuild Recruitment

We are recruiting for our Youthbuild programme which starts week commencing 26th May 26.

This programme is delivered over 7 weeks, 3 days per week (Tues- Thu) and includes a 2-week work trial/placement opportunity at the end (full time hours) for those who successfully complete the programme. The training will be delivered at our office 18-36 Rockbank Street, Glasgow, G40-2UA. See attached poster for full information.

CLOSING DATE FOR REFERRALS IS STRICTLY THURSDAY, 14TH MAY 26 AT MIDDAY.

ELIGIBILITY:

  • Aged 16-24 years old
  • Reside within Glasgow City Council Boundary – check postcode here: MapIt : map postcodes and geographical points to administrative areas
  • Young people must have and be able to present at interview: Right to Work Identification, Photographic ID, Proof of Address dated within 6 months and a current bank account in their own name
  • Basic knowledge of Youthbuild programme and interest in working within the construction industry

IMPORTANT:

  • Interviews will be scheduled directly with young people, please ensure a mobile phone number and email address is provided for the young person. If young people do not reply to contact made, they will not be offered an interview slot.

TO REFER:

Young people can refer themselves directly using these links:

https://forms.office.com/r/SfgHNnyVmE

Law Society of Scotland – Virtual Summer School

We are pleased to be running our Virtual Summer School again this year. This programme offers students interested in studying law the opportunity to learn more about the subject and ask questions about legal careers.

This year, rather than running the Summer School over four consecutive days, sessions will take place across four mornings over two separate weeks:

  • Monday 8 June
  • Tuesday 9 June
  • Thursday 18 June
  • Friday 19 June

Students can register their interest by emailing careers@lawscot.org.uk. We will then circulate an MS Form for formal registration. Once registered, participants will receive two Zoom links: one for the sessions on 8 and 9 June, and another for 18 and 19 June.

What we’ll cover

Our programme is currently being finalised, but the first session, Introduction to Law and University Applications, will be of particular interest to your students. We’ll cover UCAS applications, SAAS, and more!

The other days will have a focus on what is happening now in the legal profession, taking students on a career journey exploring the unexpected and interesting areas you can practice law in Scotland.

Logistics

If multiple students from your institution are participating, we have found in previous years that reserving a classroom or suitable shared space is helpful. This supports accessibility (whether joining via a shared device or interactive screen) and allows students to take part in breakout discussions together.

Apprenticeship Opportunities 

Fantastic Apprenticeship Opportunities!

If you are interested in applying and need support please speak to your PTPC or the SDS careers advisors

Work Experience Opportunity

WSP Work experience week – Monday 8th June to Friday 12th June 2026

Open for to S5 & S6 pupils

Apply by 5pm on Tuesday 31st March

Opportunity available on Workit

This is a reminder to encourage any interested young people to apply by 5pm on Tuesday 31st March for a new work experience opportunity that we’re offering to S5/6 pupils in Glasgow (all the information is in the attached document if that’s easier for spreading the word). This is aimed at pupils from the Glasgow area who may be interested in a career in engineering, infrastructure or the built environment.

WSP are one of the world’s top professional services firms, bringing together some of the brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe. Staff in our Glasgow office work on diverse, multidisciplinary projects covering a range of services About WSP | Top global engineering consulting solutions | WSP

This is an ideal opportunity for any young person considering a UCAS application in a related discipline, supporting their responses to why they want to study their chosen course and what experiences they have outside of education. They will have the chance to work on a variety of engineering and infrastructure tasks, guided by our Early Careers Professionals and STEM Ambassadors. The pupils will be expected to work in groups with those from other schools, developing their communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills. They will work on a project-based task, engaging in discussion, research and designing solutions and will present to a panel of senior staff at the end of the week.

We are offering 10 places on our work experience week which will run from Monday 8th June to Friday 12th June, from 10am to 4pm each day at our Glasgow office, 110 Queen Street, G1 3BX. Please share this opportunity as widely as possible.

If you have any interested pupils, please ask them to apply via the Workit platform, or complete the Microsoft form WSP Work Experience Week Application – June 2026 – Fill in form or respond to alison.ward@wsp.com with the following information by 5pm on Tuesday 31st March:-

  • Teacher contact name and email address
  • School
  • Pupil name
  • Pupil year group (in June) and age
  • Short paragraph from the pupil explaining their interest in the placement (100 words maximum)

We will be in touch shortly thereafter to confirm if they have a place on the work experience week. If there are any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch alison.ward@wsp.com

Open Day: Saturday 21st March 2026 at Cardonald Campus from 10am -12pm

Open Day: Saturday 21st March 2026 at Cardonald Campus from 10am -12pm

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

Anyone interested can register to attend here: Open Days | Glasgow Clyde College

Senior Phase College Applications

The Level 4-7 programme College application websites are open for registrations

If you have pupils interested in the Level 4-7 programmes please direct them to the relevant college links provided below

City of Glasgow – City of Glasgow

Glasgow Clyde – Glasgow Clyde

Glasgow Kelvin – Glasgow Kelvin

Full Course Prospectus- Prospectus

Please note that when directing pupils to the colleges, that no taxis will be authorised for pupils on the Level 4-7 programmes, pupils will be expected to self-travel on the bus or Train tickets can be requested

 

City Building 2026 modern apprenticeship recruitment is now LIVE on Yattle.

City Building 2026 modern apprenticeship recruitment is now LIVE on Yattle.

 

Opportunities include:

  • Joiners
  • Painters
  • Plumbers
  • Electricians
  • Plasterers
  • Roofers
  • Lift Engineer

 

All vacancies will close on Sunday 12th April 2026

 

Entry Criteria:

Applicants must either live in Glasgow or attend a Glasgow school. Please note, due to funding criteria, there is an age restriction and the opportunities are available for the following:

 

  • 16-19 YEAR OLDS
  • 20-29 YEAR OLDS WITH A DISABILITY
  • 20-29 YEAR OLDS WHO ARE CARE EXPERIENCED

 

How to Apply:

Please go to the website https://www.yattle.co.uk/ and download the app via Apple Store or Google Play by searching for Yattle: Choose Work

 

For Support:

Please contact Yattle or City Building directly:

 

info@yattle.co.uk

cbapprenticerecruitment@citybuildingglasgow.co.uk

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