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Welcome to the Developing the Young Workforce website of St Columba’s High School, Gourock!

Here you’ll find loads of useful information to help you build your bright future after you leave school.

  • Learn more about applying for and studying at university.

  • See which college course available for S4, S5 and S6 pupils to study whilst still in school.

  • Find out more about apprenticeships and the differences between the three types: Foundation, Modern and Graduate.

  • Discover the benefits and rewards of volunteering, a great way to prepare for the world of work, right now!

  • Sign up for the My World of Work service and start learning about different careers that might interest you.

  • Get some work experience placements whilst still in school – a great way to see if a particular job is right for you!

Got questions? Contact the DYW staff here.

University

Why should you choose to go to university?

Click here to watch “Why choose to go to university after school?” on ClickView.

UCAS and SAAS

Click here to access the UCAS website where you can begin to apply for university.

Click here to access the Students Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) website where you can learn more about how your university place is funded.

Courses to consider…

Interested in the arts? Click here to see what some University of Glasgow graduates have done with their arts degrees.

Interested in construction? Click here to learn more about studying at university with an aim to having a career in construction; such as civil engineering, surveying or architecture.

Interested in becoming a doctor? Click here to see a range of videos from current students of medicine, foundation year doctors and consultants within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

Interested in the environment? Click here to learn more about the courses offered by the University of Glasgow’s School of Geographical & Earth Science.

 

Volunteering

Youth Volunteering – Volunteer Inverclyde

Learn more from Catriona MacLeod from CVS Inverclyde about what volunteering is and for ideas and information on how to get involved in volunteering!

Click here to watch “Youth Volunteering – Volunteer Inverclyde” on ClickView.

Benefits of Volunteering

Click here to watch “Volunteering – The Benefits of Volunteering” on ClickView.

Click here to watch “Volunteering – Giving Back to the Community” on ClickView.

Click here to watch “Volunteering – Self Development” on ClickView.

Click here to watch “Volunteering – Official Recognition” on ClickView.

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