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HWB Family Learning Event : Thursday 16th March

HWB Family Learning Event : Thursday 16th March

On Thursday 16th March we hosted a health and wellbeing family learning event with a focus on supporting our S3-6 young people as they prepare for their SQA exams. Our S3 and S4 MH peer educators shared some information about their role in school and how support can be accessed and then led the groups around four workshops with a focus on :

Resilient thinking skills and strength spotting

Healthy food choices and brain boosting snacks

The importance of sleep and anxiety management

Nutrition and exercise to help your wellbeing

We welcomed the following providers and they delivered their information in a varied and informative manner.

A Shearer – Full Colour Coaching

D Tuckwood and F Burnett – Public Health Team / NHS

T Stoddard – Trainee School Nurse / NHS

Lyndsay Van Der Starre – ElevateUfitness

We will share information from the workshops with you digitally, please look out for an email with the link to the resources.

How to apply for a Scottish Apprenticeship – Thursday 9th March

How to apply for a Scottish Apprenticeship – Thursday 9th March

Skills Development Scotland (SDS) is delivering a national webinar for senior phase pupils, parents and carers on How to apply for a Scottish Apprenticeship on the 9th of March.

 

The session will include a panel discussion with SDS Careers adviser, Apprentice employer and an Apprenticeship offering their experiences and advice.

Join Skills Development Scotland in our webinar for senior pupils, parents and careers on ‘How to apply for a Scottish Apprenticeships’ as part of #ScotAppWeek23.

Find out about apprenticeships and get tips on the application process.

Sign up https://fal.cn/3vZK8

How to have meaningful career conversations – Webinar Thursday 23rd March

How to have meaningful career conversations – Webinar Thursday 23rd March

Skills Development Scotland (SDS) is delivering a national webinar ‘How to have meaningful career conversations’  on Thursday 23 March at 6.30pm.

Parents and carers can join this webinar to hear about the value and benefits of having career conversations and get some practical hints and tips on how to approach these. There will also be the opportunity to ask questions.

Parents and carers can register for our session here: https://Meaningfulcareerconversationswithyoungpeople.eventbrite.co.uk

Careers Evening – Alford Academy Thursday 2nd March 6-8pm

Careers Evening – Alford Academy Thursday 2nd March 6-8pm

Join us for Alford Careers Evening 2023 

Date – Thursday 2nd March 2023

Time – 6-8PM 

Where – Alford Academy 

All pupils, Parents / Carers, Employers and Community Members are very welcome to this exciting event.

55+ Organisations will be represented from a variety of different sectors.  The event will enable the young people of Alford Academy and their families to see the wide range of opportunities available.  We hope to inspire young people as they consider their future in the world of work.

We look forward to seeing you at this exciting event.

So far we have the following organisations who will be in attendance – click on their names to find out more about what they do.

If you represent an organisation and would like to sign up please do get in contact – Romana@dyw.org.uk

1.       Aberdeenshire Council – Resourcing Team
2.       Aberdeenshire Council
3.       Aberdeenshire Council – Foundation Apprenticeships
4.       Aberdeenshire Voluntary Action
5.       Acumen Financial Planning
6.       Alford Golf Club
7.       Anderson, Anderson & Brown LLP
8.       Armed Forces Careers
9.       Baker Hughes
10.   Boskalis Subsea Services
11.   Bristow Helicopters Limited
12.   Cairngorms National Park Authority
13.   Chloe’s Kitchen Creations
14.   Circle Health Group
15.   CNR International
16.   Co-op
17.   Country Flavours
18.   Countryside Learning Scotland
19.   Dean’s of Huntly Limited
20.   DYW North East
21.   Everlongart and Gift Shop
22.   Expro North Sea Ltd
23.   FES FM
24.   Heriot – Watt University
25.   Inspire PTL
26.   Kirkwood Homes Ltd
27.   MCR Pathways
28.   Mackie’s of Scotland
29.   Morven Vet
30.   NHS Grampian
31.   Nicol of Skene
32.   North East of Scotland College
33.   North Link Ferries
34.   NRC Environmental Services UK Ltd
35.   Peterson UK LTD
36.   Pipeline Technique
37.   Police Scotland
38.   Port of Aberdeen
39.   Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
40.   River Dee Trust
41.   Robert Gordon University
42.   Royal Air Force (RAF)
43.   Royal Navy Careers Service
44.   SaxaVord Spaceport
45.   Scotland’s Rural College – SRUC
46.   Scottish Ambulance Service
47.   Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
48.   Skills Development Scotland
49.   SPE Aberdeen and Energy Institute
50.   Stonehouse Sales and Lettings
51.   Subsea7
52.   TauRx Pharmaceuticals Ltd
53.   Technip FMC
54.   Total Energies
55.   University of Aberdeen
56.   W & W Mackie Ltd
57.   Wood PLC
58.   Young Smile Dental Care

 

DYW Weekly Update – Jobs | Events | Resources

DYW Weekly Update – Jobs | Events | Resources

 

Weekly Update

Jobs | Events | Resources 22/12/2022

Career opportunities

The latest local apprenticeship opportunities are listed below. Remember to regularly visit My World of Work, Apprenticeships.scot and the Young Person’s Guarantee Opportunity Finder to view new opportunities as these go live.

ORGANISATION OPPORTUNITY CLOSING DATE
Microcrom training Trainee property viewing Administrative Assistant – Modern Apprenticeship 10/01/2023
ITC Global Global VSAT Technician (Electrical Engineering) 08/01/2023
Aberdeen City Council Children’s Social Work Service Modern Apprentice 08/01/2023
Aberdeen City Council MA Pension Scheme Administrator 08/01/2023
Scott Agri Service Engineer (Agricultural) 06/01/2022
Scot JCB Service Engineer – Modern Apprenticeship 06/01/2023
New Look MA: Retail Sales Assistant 09/01/23
Rotech Engineering Ltd Stores Logistics Coordinator – Modern Apprenticeship 10/01/2023
Unspecified Employer Trainee Property Viewing/Administration Assistant 10/01/2023
Add Energy MA: Application Support Technician 13/01/23
Score Group MA Stores and Logistics 15/01/2023
Score Group MA Technical Services 15/01/2023
Score Group MA Business Support Apprenticeship 15/01/2023
Score Group MA Quality Control Apprenticeship 15/01/2023
Score Group MA Machinist Apprenticeship 15/01/2023
Score Group MA Valve Technician 15/01/2023
Red Rooster Lifting MA: Electrical Load Cell Technician 18/01/23
Red Rooster Lifting MA: Administration Assistant 19/01/23
Rubberatkins Apprentice Admin Assistant (Finance) Now taking applications
Rubberatkins Apprentice Admin Assistant (Sales) Now taking applications
TMM Recruitment Administrator for Payroll Team Now taking applications
Bell Junior Administrator | Knowledge of Word/Excel required | Applications to r.mcgarry@bellgroup.co.uk. Now taking applications
The Bread Guy Apprentice Baker – send email to Thebreadguysbakery@gmail.com Now taking applications
EY Assurance Apprenticeship Programme Register interest 2023 programme
EY Business Administrator Apprentice Now taking applications
Cruden Bay Golf Club Apprentice GreenkeepersPlease apply by sending a covering letter & CV to Les Durno General Manager les@crudenbaygolfclub.co.uk Now taking applications
Total Energies Assistant AdministratorPlease apply by sending a covering letter & CV to Gillian Kimber gillian.kimber@totalenergies.com Now taking applications
Baxterstory General Assistant Now taking applications
Applus UK Ltd Apprentice Business Administrator Now taking applications
Wolseley UK Technical Sales Apprentice Now taking applications
Wolseley UK Sales Advisor Apprentice Now taking applications
Survitec Group LimitedPeterhead Apprentice Service Technician Now taking applications
Lifetime Training Sales Advisor Apprentice Now taking applications
Bristow Aircraft Engineering Apprenticeship Programme Expression ofInterest
Banana Moon Day Nursery Trainee Nursery Early Years Practitioner Now taking applications
Konecranes Service Technician Apprentice Now taking applications
Scot JCB Group Apprentice Service Engineer – Aberdeen Now taking applications
Scot JCB Group Apprentice Service Engineer – Huntly Now taking applications
Arnold Clark Apprentice Mechanic Now taking applications
Arnold Clark Apprentice Aftersales Customer Advisor Now taking applications
Escone Solutions  MA:Helpdesk Support 28/01/2023
Hays Travel MA: Travel Consultant 02/02/2023
Northern Heating MA: Operations Assistant 31/12/2022
CHC Helicopter Resource GroupApprentice Aircraft Engineers – CHC Helicopter 31 December 2022
Johnston Carmichael Accountancy School Leavers Programme August 2023
KPMG Audit Apprenticeships KPMG Careers here Hiring Now
Arnold Clark Trainee Area Sales and Administration Manager Now taking applications
The Prince’s Trust Do you know someone aged 16-25, who is out of Education, Training or Work? Would they like to increase their Confidence, Motivation, get new skills or take on a new challenge?

The Prince’s Trust Team Programme is a full time course offering a range of exciting experiences including team building activities, a community project and the chance to obtain nationally recognised qualifications and gain work placement experience.

Courses starting 2023

Careers events and activities

EVENT DETAILS ORGANISER DATE
Big Spin Business Challenge: Does your class have what it takes to pitch a fantastic business idea and win funding to start a small business? Sustrans Ongoing
Christmas coding competition This year’s challenge: Code a Christmas themed project that includes or mentions Santa. Dresscode 13th January
Overview of Scottish Apprenticeships webinar | For parents and carers Skills Development Scotland 19th January
The Alexa Young Innovator Challenge Amazon’s brand-new coding competition for ages 13-18 invites students to explore the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and be in with the chance of winning some amazing prizes. Amazon 3rd February
Scotland Virtual Insight Event with Accenture and KPMG

Want to know what it is like to work at Accenture and KPMG in Scotland?Then we have you covered! Attend this Virtual Insight Event to learn more about the different opportunities that these companies can offer you.

Pathway CTM 19th January


Careers & Further Education Links

The websites below are key careers-related resources for young people and those who support them. The sites are worth bookmarking and revisiting regularly.

RESOURCE PROVIDER
School Leavers Toolkit Scottish Government Education
Young Person’s Guarantee Opportunity Finder Skills Development Scotland
DYW Digital Resource Hub | For young people, educators, and employers DYW Scotland
My World of Work | Advice and tools to help plan careers Skills Development Scotland
DYW Northeast, You Tube Channel | Careers related videos and insights DYW Northeast
Buzz Quiz Careers Test – What job could you do? UCAS
Apprenticeships.scot | Apprenticeship information/vacancies Skills Development Scotland
ABZ Works | Information on skills, training, and work opportunities Aberdeen City Council
Foundation Apprenticeships | A guide to Foundation Apprenticeships at NESCol NESCol
ECITB Scholarship Technician Programme | Starts Aug 2023 ECITB | NESCol

 

 

Interested in a career in nursing, midwifery or paramedic practice?

Interested in a career in nursing, midwifery or paramedic practice?

Are you interested in finding out more about our undergraduate courses in nursing, midwifery and paramedic practice?

We are running a bespoke Visit Afternoon on Wednesday 18 January12:00 – 15:00 at our Ishbel Gordon Building on our Garthdee Campus and would love for you to join us.

REGISTER NOW

Register now – 18 January 2023

At the event you will have the opportunity to:

  • Meet with staff to find out more about the courses on offer.
  • Experience our state-of-the-art learning facilities, including our Clinical Skills Area.
  • Speak to our current students to hear first-hand about student life.
  • Take part in a campus tour and experience our beautiful riverside campus.

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding our Visit Afternoon, please don’t hesitate to contact us by emailing: visit@rgu.ac.uk

Opportunities – Jobs | Events | Resources

Opportunities – Jobs | Events | Resources

Weekly Update

Jobs | Events | Resources 16/12/2022

Career opportunities

The latest local apprenticeship opportunities are listed below. Remember to regularly visit My World of Work, Apprenticeships.scot and the Young Person’s Guarantee Opportunity Finder to view new opportunities as these go live.

ORGANISATION OPPORTUNITY CLOSING DATE
Sixth Sense Training MA IT Service Desk Assistant 16/12/2022
New Look Modern Apprenticeship: Retail Sales Assistant (apprenticeships.scot) 18/12/2022
Add Energy Modern Apprenticeship: Finance & Digital Administration (apprenticeships.scot) 20/12/2022
The Nursing Partnership Modern Apprenticeship: Recruitment Support (apprenticeships.scot) 20/12/2022
Microcrom training Trainee property viewing Administrative Assistant – Modern Apprenticeship 10/01/2023
ITC Global Global VSAT Technician (Electrical Engineering) 08/01/2023
Scott Agri Service Engineer (Agricultural) 06/01/2022
Scot JCB Service Engineer – Modern Apprenticeship 06/01/2023
New Look MA: Retail Sales Assistant 09/01/23
Rotech Engineering Ltd Stores Logistics Coordinator – Modern Apprenticeship 10/01/2023
Unspecified Employer Trainee Property Viewing/Administration Assistant 10/01/2023
Add Energy MA: Application Support Technician 13/01/23
Score Group MA Stores and Logistics 15/01/2023
Score Group MA Technical Services 15/01/2023
Score Group MA Business Support Apprenticeship 15/01/2023
Score Group MA Quality Control Apprenticeship 15/01/2023
Score Group MA Machinist Apprenticeship 15/01/2023
Score Group MA Valve Technician 15/01/2023
Red Rooster Lifting MA: Electrical Load Cell Technician 18/01/23
Red Rooster Lifting MA: Administration Assistant 19/01/23
Rubberatkins Apprentice Admin Assistant (Finance) Now taking applications
Rubberatkins Apprentice Admin Assistant (Sales) Now taking applications
TMM Recruitment Administrator for Payroll Team Now taking applications
Bell Junior Administrator | Knowledge of Word/Excel required | Applications to r.mcgarry@bellgroup.co.uk. Now taking applications
The Bread Guy Apprentice Baker – send email to Thebreadguysbakery@gmail.com Now taking applications
EY Assurance Apprenticeship Programme Register interest 2023 programme
EY Business Administrator Apprentice Now taking applications
Cruden Bay Golf Club Apprentice GreenkeepersPlease apply by sending a covering letter & CV to Les Durno General Manager les@crudenbaygolfclub.co.uk Now taking applications
Total Energies Assistant AdministratorPlease apply by sending a covering letter & CV to Gillian Kimber gillian.kimber@totalenergies.com Now taking applications
Baxterstory General Assistant Now taking applications
Applus UK Ltd Apprentice Business Administrator Now taking applications
Wolseley UK Technical Sales Apprentice Now taking applications
Wolseley UK Sales Advisor Apprentice Now taking applications
Survitec Group LimitedPeterhead Apprentice Service Technician Now taking applications
Lifetime Training Sales Advisor Apprentice Now taking applications
Bristow Aircraft Engineering Apprenticeship Programme Expression ofInterest
Banana Moon Day Nursery Trainee Nursery Early Years Practitioner Now taking applications
Konecranes Service Technician Apprentice Now taking applications
Scot JCB Group Apprentice Service Engineer – Aberdeen Now taking applications
Scot JCB Group Apprentice Service Engineer – Huntly Now taking applications
Arnold Clark Apprentice Mechanic Now taking applications
QA Apprenticeships Recruitment Support Apprentice 20/12/2022
Arnold Clark Apprentice Aftersales Customer Advisor Now taking applications
Escone Solutions  MA:Helpdesk Support 28/01/2023
Hays Travel MA: Travel Consultant 02/02/2023
ScotRail Trains MA: Customer Service 16/12/2022
Set Training MA: Service Desk Coordinator 17/12/2022
Northern Heating MA: Operations Assistant 31/12/2022
CHC Helicopter Resource GroupApprentice Aircraft Engineers – CHC Helicopte 31 December 2022

 

Careers events and activities

EVENT DETAILS ORGANISER DATE
Big Spin Business Challenge: Does your class have what it takes to pitch a fantastic business idea and win funding to start a small business? Sustrans Ongoing
Christmas coding competition This year’s challenge: Code a Christmas themed project that includes or mentions Santa. Dresscode 13th January
Overview of Scottish Apprenticeships webinar | For parents and carers Skills Development Scotland 19th January
The Alexa Young Innovator Challenge Amazon’s brand-new coding competition for ages 13-18 invites students to explore the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and be in with the chance of winning some amazing prizes. Amazon 3rd February


Careers & Further Education Links

The websites below are key careers-related resources for young people and those who support them. The sites are worth bookmarking and revisiting regularly.

RESOURCE PROVIDER
School Leavers Toolkit Scottish Government Education
Young Person’s Guarantee Opportunity Finder Skills Development Scotland
DYW Digital Resource Hub | For young people, educators, and employers DYW Scotland
My World of Work | Advice and tools to help plan careers Skills Development Scotland
DYW Northeast, You Tube Channel | Careers related videos and insights DYW Northeast
Buzz Quiz Careers Test – What job could you do? UCAS
Apprenticeships.scot | Apprenticeship information/vacancies Skills Development Scotland
ABZ Works | Information on skills, training, and work opportunities Aberdeen City Council
Foundation Apprenticeships | A guide to Foundation Apprenticeships at NESCol NESCol
ECITB Scholarship Technician Programme | Starts Aug 2023 ECITB | NESCol

 

 

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