On Wednesday 7th October, the school held its annual mock interview evening for S4 pupils.  Pupils created their own personal CVs in PSE classes in preparation for interviews and each pupil was allocated a specific employer who would conduct the interview.  There were 19 employers in total who were gracious enough to attend the event and give pupils job interviews.  Those in attendance were encouraged to participate in the regular formalities of job interviews with conventional clothing to be worn and handshakes to be exchanged.  Motherwell F.C. icon and current assistant manager, Keith Lasley, was one of the interviewers on the night.  He posted on his own official Twitter account after the event: ‘a pleasure to be part of the S4 mock interviews at Braidhurst High School this evening.

On Wednesday, 24 October, many pupils from Braidhurst High school took part in a visit to the SEC centre in Glasgow where a Skills Scotland event was underway. This convention, described as ‘Glasgow’s largest careers, jobs, skills and apprenticeships event’ lived up to its reputation as the average turnout is around 6,000 14 – 19-year-olds over the course of the event being held. Braidhurst pupils were able to participate in many workshops, ranging from construction to Coca Cola.  The event is highly beneficial to any young person looking to acquire the necessary skills for working in the 21^st century. The school provides many great opportunities such as this, to all pupils from S4 upwards.  With Mr. Clarke from the PE department organising trips to similar events over the course of the school year.