Get Industry Ready
Our ‘Get Industry Ready’ sessions give you the insight, skills and knowledge you need to build your industry readiness. The programme only involves 2-3 hours of your time per week. You will learn at your own pace with weekly video content delivered by industry experts alongside bite sized e-learning and to top off the experience, […]
Aberdeen Guarantees
Partners in Aberdeen are working together to provide learning, training and work opportunities for 14-25 year olds through Aberdeen Guarantees. Aberdeen Guarantees aims to promote opportunities which are available in the city, and engage local businesses in youth employment activities to enhance young people’s experiences and develop their employability skills.
West College Scotland Coronavirus Support
Since campus closures earlier this year, you may be wondering about how you can progress and achieve your course. All colleges have agreed to work together under a single set of guidelines and have issued some frequently asked questions (FAQs) in the link below. These should help answer some of your questions and address any concerns that you may have.
Working4U Learning – West Dunbartonshire
Working4U is based in West Dunbartonshire, and provides a wide range of support. Working4U helps those seeking employment opportunities, provides assistance with benefits and debt issues, helps to access learning, such as supporting residents to gain qualifications and improve digital literacy. Click the link below or call 0138 973 8296 for more info.
Clydebank & Dumbarton Careers Centres
If you are looking for career advice you can still call the team for advice even though the centres are currently closed. Clydebank – 0141 9521454 Dumbarton – 01389 761421
What Are My Skills?
Skills are things you learn, that help you do other things. You might pick them up through work, study or activities you do in your spare time. And when you’re applying for jobs, they’ll be the things that convince employers that you’re the right person for the job. If you’re able to recognise and talk about […]
Direct Debits & Standing Orders
If you’ve ever forgotten to pay a bill, you know the hassle it creates. Direct Debits and standing orders change all that – they make sure your bills are paid automatically. Find out how and when to use them, what the costs are and how to sort out any problems.
Banking: Security & Fraud
With the rise of the internet, online scams and fraudulent activity is more common, but there are ways to prevent this. Make sure you use a very strong internet password, and not the name of your cat with a 1 on the end. Use a mix of upper and lower case letters, special symbols and […]
Overdrafts Explained
When you go into your overdraft, you’re getting into debt. An overdraft should be for short-term borrowing or emergencies only. It’s important you manage an overdraft like any other debt to make sure the costs don’t get out of hand. This guide looks at how overdrafts work, how to stop going over your limit and […]
Credit Union Current Accounts
If you’ve had difficulty opening an account with a bank or building society, a credit union current account could be a good option for you. Credit unions are also popular with people who prefer to manage their money through a not-for-profit organisation.