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Engage with Engineers

Engage with Engineers

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This is open to all teenagers from around the North East, It is free entry and is to give youngsters and parents the opportunity to speak to workers and employers in the STEM arena and ask all the nuts & bolts questions about ……

What does a day in the life of a ……….. look like? How do you get into this type of work?  Are there appreticeships available?  What qualifications do I need?  Where would I work? What is the pay like? Do I need to go to College or University?  What are the career prospects? 

ABZ Jobs Fair Thursday 27th March – Beach ballroom

ABZ Jobs Fair Thursday 27th March – Beach ballroom

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For any school leavers who are currently job hunting, there is a career fair at the Beach ballroom on Thursday 27th March. A list of businesses showcasing are:

  • ABZWorks
  • Aberdeen City Council – HR
  • Aberdeen City Council – Corporate Services and Insights
  • Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
  • Tulloch Recruitment
  • First Bus
  • Stagecoach
  • VSA
  • Kepak McIntosh Donald
  • GSR Nursing
  • Amey
  • Morrison Construction
  • Business Gateway
  • ScotRail
  • Royal Navy
  • Blue Arrow
  • Aberdeenshire Employability Team
  • Sport Aberdeen
  • Forrest Training
  • Skills Development Scotland
  • Score
  • Scottish Childminding Association
  • Aldi
  • Balfour Beatty
  • HMP Grampian
  • Danny Sullivan Group
  • My Care
  • Avon
  • Cornerstone
  • Nicol of Skene
  • Andron
  • Nescol
  • Includem
  • Reliable Contractors
Aberdeenshire Youth Forum

Aberdeenshire Youth Forum

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The re-launch of Aberdeenshire Youth Forum is coming up in 2 weeks but we don’t have any young people (12-25) confirmed from Alford Area. We are keen to support youth voice in Alford and have a new member of staff covering the area. We be super if some young people could attend from Alford Academy. Please see flier and info attached as well as full invite below. If you have young people that might be interested, but not confident, we could arrange to come and speak to them about it.
Invite- We’re excited to announce the re launch of Aberdeenshire Youth Forum on Saturday 29th March, 10am-3pm, Inverurie Community Campus. Lunch will be provided as well as transport from most academy towns. (Includes Alford)
Young people at the event will have the opportunity to connect with other young people. In small groups, and through activities, we’ll help young people to identify common issues, aspirations and plan for shared action. There will also be speakers and training around youth voice projects, youth voice structures and opportunities to get involved. As well as a chance to help develop youth voice links across Aberdeenshire.
Donations Needed for Aberdeen Street Friends!

Donations Needed for Aberdeen Street Friends!

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The interact (charity) group are looking for donations of any of the following to make toiletry packs for the homeless in Aberdeen with the charity ‘Aberdeen Street Friends’:

  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Shower Gel
  • Shaving Foam/Gel
  • Roll-0n Deodorant
  • Toothbrushes
  • Toothpaste
  • Sanitary Products
  • Packets of biscuits/chocolate
  • Coffee/Sugar/Tea

There will be a donation box in C1-30 for pupils and a box in the staff room. Parents and community members are welcome to drop off donations in reception for the attention of Mrs Rees-Jenkins.

Thank you for your help with this.

Emma (S1), Maisie (S1) & Ariel (S5)

Interact Club

Boccia Festival

Boccia Festival

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Alford Academy hosted a Boccia Festival on Tuesday 4th March, which was a lot of fun for the participants from the three schools that attended.  6 pupils from Alford Academy took part and they were split into two teams of 3 players, they played against each other as well as 3 other matches.  There was also skill stations provided for the pupils to practice their accuracy.  This was a really engaging and fun event for our pupils, who challenged themselves in a friendly and supportive environment.  A big thanks to Kerry from Active Schools for organising the event!

Whittaker Group Ltd Careers Open Day

Whittaker Group Ltd Careers Open Day

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Whittaker Group Ltd will be hosting a “careers open day” on Thursday 13th of March at our Stonehaven facilities from 3pm to 6pm.

This is an opportunity to meet the team & see the workshops.

Target audience is young people looking at apprenticeships (Mechanical- Machining- Welding- Fabrication-Pipefitting). They are also open to qualified Technicians/Engineers who are looking for a change of career.

Please bring CV’s. You must register using the Eventbrite link, and under 16yrs old must be accompanied by an adult.

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