Employability Fund (SDS)
The Employability Fund supports young people towards employment through a number of local training programmes. It responds to the needs of employers and local labour markets to provide young people with real life work experience.
GOV.UK Job Search
The GOV.UK website has a job search page, which has job advertisements from all career areas, all across the UK.
Web pages to all college and universities in Scotland
Here is a downloadable document for you to look at all other universities and colleges around Scotland!
Realising Your Strengths
Knowing what you can do well helps you decide which jobs would suit you, and how you can apply for them. Use this quick and easy strengths tool will help you understand: what you do well what you do often what you enjoy There are no right or wrong answers – so go with the […]
Apprenticeships.Scot
The Apprenticeships.Scot website is your first port of call for information about apprenticeships, finding out which apprenticeship is right for you, and then going on top apply to the apprenticeships that are advertised on the website.
What is Contextualised Admissions?
Unis know that grades can be influenced by a range of factors, so to make the processes fairer, some unis offer something called contextual admissions. This is where the university considers any barriers you may face, and will either reduce their grade requirements or give extra consideration when deciding whether to give you an offer. […]
What are ‘Articulation Routes’ to University?
Articulation is the process of going to college for 1 or 2 years before going to university, and entering the linked university course in its 2nd or 3rd year. Articulation routes are specific to each college/university and provide an easier transition to university. Please see attached articulation resource.
A guide to writing a personal statement
A personal statement supports your application to study at a university or college. It’s a chance for you to articulate why you’d like to study a particular course or subject, and what skills and experience you possess that show your passion for your chosen field.
West Lothian College
Check out the link below to see what it’s like to study at West Lothian College and find out more info on how to apply! This college offers A named contact Outreach sessions or activities Pre-application help Guidance for offer holders A web page for care leavers Careers advice and support after graduation Specific funding that’s just for care […]
Heriot Watt University
Check out the link below to see what it’s like to study at Heriot Watt University and find out more info on how to apply! This University offers A named contact Outreach sessions or activities Pre-application help Guidance for offer holders A web page for care leavers Careers advice and support after graduation A place to live all […]