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apprenticeships, Careers

Apprentice Week 2023

As part of Apprentice Week 2023, West Lothian Council Access2employment have planned an engaging week of information and events.

Access2employment have issued a special edition Vacancy Bulletin aimed at young people within West Lothian who are interested in securing an apprenticeship. 

https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/media/56513/Celebrating-Apprentice-Week-Vacancy-Bulletin-2023/pdf/Celebrating_Apprentice_Week_Vacancy_Bulletin_2023.pdf?m=638136995476470000

If you require further information please contact stepsn2work@westlothian.gov.uk.

College, S4, S5, S6, University

SAAS Funding Talk – 27th February 2023

SAAS Funding Talk – University and College Applicants ​

The Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS) will be visiting Armadale Academy on Monday 27th February from 1.45 – 2.30 to meet with students and offer students advice on what funding they could receive while studying at university or college and how to apply. ​ The session will be held in the Assembly Hall. ​

If you are intending to progress onto University or College in Summer 2023, you should attend. ​

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College, S4, S5, S6

College Application Support Session​

S4 – S6 Friday, 10 February​ 2023

House Teams will run​ a College Application Support Session on Friday, 10 February 2023.  Skills Development Scotland will also support students ​during this session. ​

​This session will run for the full day to support any S4 – S6 students completing their college application. ​College places are filled quickly so we would advise students to apply early. ​

Students should register in the morning and then attend​ the session in the Main IT room. ​​

Please click on the images below for more information:

Application Guide
Applying to College information
Applying to college pptx

 

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Careers

BBC Careers Roadshow

On Wednesday, 1st February 2023 we look forward to welcoming the BBC’s careers roadshow, as part of our continuing commitment to raising aspirations and highlighting the different careers available to our young people. Three assemblies will take place through the day with our BGE learners.