Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP)
SWAP is a partnership between colleges and universities in Scotland that work together to support access to higher education for adult learners. SWAP programmes have been specifically developed for adults who have no or few qualifications and who have been out of education for some time. The access programme you apply to join will depend […]
Subject Choices Tool
Try the Subject Choices tool and see where your subjects could be useful. Explore the jobs that are out there and bookmark the ones you’re interested in. We’ll save them in your account.
PlanIt: CareerMatch
Knowing where to begin when you first start exploring your career options isn’t easy. CareerMatch helps by suggesting career sectors that match your interests. It finds these out by asking you 80 questions. It’s easy to use and only takes around 15 minutes to complete. When completing CareerMatch for the first time, if you decide […]
PlanIt: Careers A-Z
This link will take you to PlanIt’s A-Z of Careers page. It will help you to get an idea of what working in a particular job would be like including pay, conditions of work, how to get into that line of work as well as contacts and more useful information. It might also help you […]
All the need-to-know info from students – Uni experience
Click the link below to see what university life is really like – The Student Room
Digital Skills Scotland – Accredited digital marketing course
Digital Skills Scotland have free online courses which are available for anyone currently living in Scotland who has been in the EU for 3 years and are over the age of 16. Qualification areas include Digital Marketing, Videography and App Development. Learners who successfully complete the course in Digital Marketing are awarded with a […]
Your Very Own UCAS Hub – Plan Your Next Steps
Your very own UCAS Hub, you can plan your next step. The best bit – you can save your progress and carry on whenever you want. UCAS created lots of handy tools to help you make choices and prepare your application: The explore tool – where you can search subjects and discover courses. The notepad – […]
Reach – Your right to be supported and involved in decisions about your education.
Reach can help you understand your rights to be included, listened to and involved in decisions about your support for learning. Find out about the different ways you can get support with your learning. Hear from other pupils about what has helped them.
Glasgow Life Libraries Online
Reading is a great way to escape the real world, and as such are good for maintaining positive mental health. Reading relevant books and journals is also a great way to keep on top of uni and college work. It’s easier than ever to sign up to Glasgow Life Libraries online – check it out […]
Glasgow Guarantee
The Glasgow Guarantee is a highly regarded employability programme which supports Glaswegians into work and helps local businesses to grow and prosper. The website has lots of resources and opportunities available within local business such as training, employment and apprenticeships.