2403, 2016
2403, 2016
Agile Software Development opportunity with Industry
XP2016 in association with Skills Development Scotland Digital World are offering school students, P5 – P7 and S1 – S3, the exciting opportunity to take part in a free software development workshop at the International Conference on Agile Software Development in Edinburgh 24-27th May. This is the first time the digital industry has given school students the chance to take part in an industry conference. Invitation – Software Development
2303, 2016
Career Education Standard – Learning Resources: An SDS update
Marie Lloyd works in Organisational Development at Skills Development Scotland and is part of a team working with Education Scotland to develop Career-long Professional Learning (CLPL) modules built around the Career Education Standard: “We all want young people to go on to fulfilling careers when they leave school. Every day, through Curriculum for Excellence young people are learning skills for life and work. Supported by teachers and practitioners like you,
1503, 2016
Into Civil Engineering: Grants for Students
The Institution of Civil Engineers is offering young people interested in studying civil engineering the opportunity to apply for funding. The offer is available for school leavers aged between 18 – 25 living in Scotland. For more information access the IntoCivilEngineeringflyer. Download the into-civil-engineering-scholarship-application here.
1403, 2016
Tackling Gender Imbalances at Scotland’s Colleges and Universities
In support of the Gender Balance Interim Report published by the Scottish Funding Council this research maps out the approaches currently taken by colleges and universities to address gender imbalance. It aims to: map current activities tackling student gender participation imbalances across Scotland’s FE sector; assess what approaches work best and why in terms of achieving sustained change in relation to gender imbalances; assess what approaches do not work; offer recommendations for
1403, 2016
Civil Service Fast Track Scheme to Modern Apprenticeships
The Civil Service is currently recruiting for a wide range of roles on a Modern Apprenticeship scheme known as Civil Service Fast Track. Open to those aged 16+ and with 5 GCSEs or equivalent qualifications, the Civil Service are offering a two year apprenticeship, salaries range from £19,500 to £27,000 with roles across available the UK. On successful completion of the apprenticeship you will be able to continue your career
0203, 2016
BBC Build It Scotland
The BBC Build It Scotland project is up and running and is a wonderful opportunity for Primary and Secondary schools to get involved with Technology and explore the Built envirnonment around them. The project is part of the Year of Innovation, Architecture and Design and the Festival of Architecture. To find out more about the Project go to www.bbc.co.uk/builditscotland where you can sign up and browse through the resource area. They
0103, 2016
Careers in Construction
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
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
