A Guide to Writing Your Personal Statement – Youtube video version
Rachel Hyslop, support staff at Glasgow Caledonian University, gives insider tips on the best way to write your personal statement!
Scottish College and University Open Days
The My World of Work Website has a page with links to all the Scottish college and university websites’ events pages. Keep checking the events pages for any institutions you are interested in studying to see if they have any upcoming events such as open days that you might want to attend. Remember that many […]
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.
Tips for Planning for Your Future After School
The future you see for yourself when you’re 12 may be radically different to the one you want when you turn 17; this is inevitable. As we grow older and develop we soon learn what subjects and hobbies we enjoy and find the ones we really love, we can then shape our futures accordingly. If […]
Erasmus+
Whether you’re a student, an apprentice, a trainee, or just looking for an opportunity to volunteer or work abroad, you have (hopefully) heard of Erasmus+… Erasmus+ is the EU programme for education, training, youth and sport. It offers opportunities for Scottish & UK participants to study, work, volunteer, teach or train abroad. Check out the […]
Skills Explorer Tool
Skills are things you learn through work, study or play. Designing, building relationships, listening, motivating others and developing a plan are all examples of skills you might have. Using our Skills Explorer tool will give you an understanding of what yours are. This will help you decide which job you want and what to include […]
About Me Tool
Want to know where you could go next? First, you need to understand who you are. Learn about yourself and jobs you’ll suit with the About Me quiz. Work through the questions, and we’ll begin to build a picture of your personality. Can’t see the exact right choice? Go with the one that’s closest to you. Your results will […]
Finding the Right Volunteering Opportunity For You
Volunteering can help your career by giving you working experience and sometimes even access to training opportunities. If you don’t have much work experience, or you’re after a change, it’s a way to learn new skills. You’ll also build your confidence, and meet lots of new people. Finding a placement which fits you and helps […]
My World of Work – Learn and Train
Your guide to training and studying – from college and uni to volunteering, picking the right course and the funding that’s available. Use the search bar to look in your specific location or area of interest, or simply browse what’s available! From information on funding, volunteering, to online learning, there’s lots of information here to […]
Results
It’s results day. Results day is scary enough at the best of times but we can only imagine how rough it might be when you feel like you have even less control over your results. Just remember that the YST Team is here to help you: you have your PC and the Next Steps staff […]