Parent and Carer Voice survey
Skills Development Scotland (SDS) would like to find out how you talk to your child about careers and your awareness and use of our services. Your feedback will help us to understand your needs and how we can improve our services.
Open until 31 May, it takes around 10 minutes to complete, with a chance to win £100 Amazon vouchers. Parent and Carer Voice survey
Tullos Training Careers Fair: Celebrating Apprenticeships
Wednesday 4th March 2026 from 1pm to 5pm
Open to anyone considering an apprenticeship, employers, parents and guardians, and members of the public. Visitors will be able to tour our centre, meet current apprentices and speak directly with employers who are recruiting apprentices throughout 2026.
2026 Careers Fair: Celebrating Apprenticeships – Tullos Training
The NESCol Open Day takes place this Saturday, 29 November, from 10AM-2PM. All of our campuses, including the Scottish Maritime Academy, will be open. Guests can register online at www.nescol.ac.uk/open-day
Please note that 29 November is also the date that applications will open for full time College courses starting 2026, making our Open Day an ideal opportunity to find out more about what NESCol has to offer.
| Month | Date | Location | Provision |
| February 2025 | 3rd – 7th Feb | Dingwall | Inverness |
| March 2025 | 11th – 14th Mar | Broxburn | Edinburgh |
| April 2025 | 31st Mar – 4 April | Barry Buddon | Dundee |
| May 2025 | 26th – 30th May | Broxburn | Edinburgh |
| September 2025 | 22nd – 26th Sept | Barry Buddon | Dundee |
| November 2025 | 24th – 28th Nov | Dingwall | Inverness |
| January 2026 | 26th – 30th Jan 2026 | Barry Buddon | Dundee |
| February 2026 | 23rd – 27th Feb 2026 | Broxburn | Edinburgh |
| March 2026 | 23rd – 27th March 2026 | Dingwall | Inverness |
These courses get fully subscribed very quickly, so please speak to Mr Cookson if you are interested.
Please see below apprenticeship opportunities that maybe of interest. Please click on the links to find out more information and/or apply.
DYW’s ApprenticeFEST Aberdeen
28 November, 5:30-8:00, RGU, Garthdee Road, Aberdeen
An event for young people and their parents/carers to learn about apprenticeship opportunities in the region and meet with employers.
The venue for the Aberdeenshire ApprenticeFEST in March hasn’t been announced yet but, depending on the location, this one in Aberdeen might be more accessible for pupils.
Apprenticeship/Trainee roles at SSEN
Apprentice Fitter (550271) – http://careers.sse.com/caw/en/job/550271?lApplicationSubSourceID=12096
Trainee Project Manager – Technical Apprenticeship (550272) – http://careers.sse.com/caw/en/job/550272?lApplicationSubSourceID=12096
Trainee Engineer (550275) – http://careers.sse.com/caw/en/job/550275?lApplicationSubSourceID=12096
Trainee Site Construction Manager (550273)- http://careers.sse.com/caw/en/job/550273?lApplicationSubSourceID=12096
Audit and Tax Apprenticeship programmes at EY
September 2025 intake
Land-based pre-apprenticeship programme
Ringlink Scotland
Winter intake (6 months full time employment)
Ideal pathway for 16-21 year in into the wider rural sector. Accredited by SRUC.
Pre-Apprenticeship | Ringlink Scotland
Hospitality Apprentice Land-based
National Trust for Scotland, Haddo House
12 months full time.