0103, 2016

Careers in Construction

Peter Murray
March 1, 2016
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Too often Construction is seen in terms of building, joinery, plumbing……In fact Construction affects every single person’s lives from the construction of hospitals at birth, schools through early life, homes to live in, places of work and places of worship. This then encompasses a vast range of disciplines from planning and design, architecture, restoration, project management, surveying, engineering and environmental studies. Please join us to hear from Construction Professionals about

2902, 2016

The new look of ‘My World of Work’

Physicist, Engineer, Content Editor… Whatever the young people you work with want to do when they leave school, My World of Work is here to help. If you’ve not had a look at our award-winning careers advice and information service lately, now is the time to come back and check it out. We’ve completely redevelped the service, making it easier to use, introducing even more great tools, information and articles.

2902, 2016

Making connections: DYW in context

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February 29, 2016
Senior Phase, Skills
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In her blog post for SCQF Julie Anderson, DYW Team Leader for Senior Phase Pathways & College Partnerships in the Scottish Government’s Learning Directorate makes the connection between Developing the Young Workforce and Curriculum for Excellence and talks about some of the learning pathways being developed. Julie highlights that a learner-centred approach to career education provides young people with appropriate progression routes tailored to their needs and wants. The SCQF can help to plan

2902, 2016

Funding to help young Scots get into work

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February 29, 2016
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Young people are set to benefit from an additional £6.1 million to help them get into work, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced today. The money will boost the job prospects of those aged between 16 – 29 years old who face the biggest barriers to employment, including people with disabilities and those who have left the military early. The First Minister outlined the new funding during her keynote speech at

2302, 2016

PC Passport Course Update

Peter Murray
February 23, 2016
Digital Learning, National Qualifications, Senior Phase, Skills, Technologies, Uncategorised
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The SQA has updated the NPA- PC Passport. Click on the link to see te full update and to get more information about the PC Passport and Digital Passport courses.

2302, 2016

Women in Engineering event: 10 March @ City of Glasgow College

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February 23, 2016
Broad General Education, CfE, Learning for Sustainability, Sciences, Secondary, Senior Phase, Skills, Technologies
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This one day event is aimed at ge S2 – S6 girls interested in a STEM career and combines presentations from inspirational female engineers with practical sessions in the Colleges new state-of-the-art engineering campus. Participants will be able to: Practice electronics on our award winning city bytes circuit boards Experience Mechanical and Electrical Engineering training Visit our industry standard Nautical Ship Simulator and Ships Control and Engine Room Speak to professionals and

1502, 2016

BT Apprenticeships

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February 15, 2016
Digital Learning, Mathematics, Sciences, Senior Phase, Skills, Technologies
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This year BT TSO (Technology Service and Operations) are hiring apprentices in your area. These are advanced apprenticeships meaning that successful applicants will receive fully funded training during their apprenticeship leading to a professional qualification in their chosen programme. Students can apply here: http://btplc.com/Careercentre/Ourlocations/UK/Apprenticeships/ Read through the information on the page and the links on the left and then apply. Entry requirements: Four Standard Grades – grades A –C including Maths

0502, 2016

Prince’s Trust Future Starts in Hospitality

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February 5, 2016
Inclusion and Equality, Senior Phase, Skills, Supporting Learners, Young People
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The Prince’s Trust is currently piloting a programme called Future Starts. These are taster days for S4 and S5 students to explore potential careers in an actual workplace. These industries include Hospitality, Retail, Automotive, Technologies, Construction, Sport, Hair & Beauty and Childcare. The Future Starts pilot is partially funded by the Wood Foundation and partly by the Scottish Government. The programme began in 2015 and is funded for two years

0202, 2016

Young Heritage Apprenticeship- Princes Foundation

Peter Murray
February 2, 2016
MCMC/16+LC, Secondary, Senior Phase, Skills, Technologies, Young People
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25th July 2016- 14th July 2017 This 12 month course will provide 16-18 year olds with training and practical experience in traditional building crafts and the opportunity to gain a heritage building skills related NVQ2. Young Heritage Apprentices will have the opportunity: To be exposed to a number of craft skills Specialise in either stonemasonry, plastering, carpentry, roofing and landcrafts Learn a trade alongside master craftspeople, and work on new

2501, 2016

Winter Leavers’ Conference – North Lanarkshire

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January 25, 2016
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This event took place from 23rd to 26th November 2015 at 101 Park Street, New College Lanarkshire and was aimed at S4-S6 pupils from all 23 secondary schools who are Christmas leavers in December 2015 or who are in their Senior Phase of Learning and looking to obtain a positive leaving destination but unsure of what direction to take. The aim of the conference Schools were invited to send along