Please note that you can now apply for January 2024 Courses at West Lothian College, including full time and part time courses, from construction and electrical sustainability, to British Sign Language, sports and computing science. See here for more information https://www.west-lothian.ac.uk/news-events/latest-news/apply-for-january-2024-courses/
Careers Drop-in
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.
If you require further information please contact stepsn2work@westlothian.gov.uk.
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.
Working with Animals
WANT TO WORK WITH ANIMALS?
Virtual Careers With Animals Day; Saturday, 4th March 2023
This is a free, online event for those interested in working with animals. The timetable for this day covers loads of ideas for working with animals, which is a really competitive field to get into. I highly recommend signing up:
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:
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.
Careers Event – 30 January 2023
Going to College Presentation
Napier University will be running a ‘Going to College Presentation’ on Monday 30th January 2023 from 1 – 2pm in the Assembly Hall.All students who are intending on applying to any college, with a view to starting in August/September should attend.
S4 PSE – clues to find answers to 5 questions
