What is a Trade Union?
A trade union is an organisation with members who are usually workers or employees. Trade unions look after their employee interests at work by doing things like: – Negotiating agreements with employers on pay and conditions – Discussing big changes like large scale redundancy – Discussing members’ concerns with employers – Going with members to […]
Trade Unions
This is a link to available trade unions you can join when you start employment. Trade unions are groups of employees who join together to maintain and improve their conditions of employment.
Foundation Apprenticeships
A Foundation Apprenticeship is a qualification that takes you out of the classroom and gets your foot in the door with an employer. You can choose a Foundation Apprenticeship as one of your subjects in S5 or S6 and it’s the same level as higher. Over 1 or 2 years, you’ll spend a day a […]
Contributing to your Pension
You save a little of your income regularly during your working life so you can have an income in later life, when you want to work less or retire. This site explains what pensions mean for young people just starting in employment.
Work Experience
Work Experience is a way to build your skills and help you gain necessary experience in the area you would like to pursue as a career. Check out My World of Work’s page on Work Experience to find out where you could do a placement.
How do I change jobs?
Sometimes a job may no longer fit your needs and you might want to change jobs. These links help provide insight of how to go about doing so.
Student Discounts
As a student there are many, many discounts you can take advantaged of to make it more cost effective to buy things you need or take part in fun activities. UNiDAYS is an app that allows you to get student discount in a variety of shops and online sites. Also, most shops offer a student […]
Families Affected by Imprisonment
Families Outside is an organisation that gives advice and guidance for families affected by loved ones who are in prison. For more information check out their website.
Student Freshers
Following your college or university on social media is a great way to keep up to date with social events. Have a look on your student union’s website to find out details of their freshers week. You can expect to find freshers events running in August for Colleges and September for Universities.
Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA)
Education Maintenance Allowances (EMAs) provide financial support to eligible 16 to 19 year olds who want to continue learning. Use the Scottish government website to find out if you are eligible and find details on how to apply.