SVQs
Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) are based upon national standards and provide evidence that learners can do their jobs well. Typically done while in the workplace, in college or with training providers, SVQ’s are available in many subject areas.
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 […]
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.
Payslips Explained
Your employer is required to provide you with a written payslip every pay period. This lists how much you make, how much is taken out in taxes and other important information. It is important that you check your payslip to make sure details are correct. If you think your payslip is wrong you can always […]
Individual Training Account (ITA)
Are you eligible? You could receive up to £200 towards a single course or training episode per year. ITA funding could be right for you if you’re: aged 16 or over not in education or involved in any other SDS funded programme unemployed and looking to get back into work employed, earning £22,000 or less […]
Prince’s Trust Development Award
The Prince’s Trust Development Award is funding available to young people to help support them into employment or education by taking away financial barriers. The award can be used for a variety of things like transport to a new job or tools and equipment. Check out this resource for more information about the Award and […]
Personal Statement Examples
This website provides a very wide range of personal statement examples for loads of different course subjects. It also rates them to give you an idea of what a good personal statement looks like.
Applying to University
To attend university you need to make a formal application. UCAS is the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service and is the way you apply for college or university in the UK. This guide takes you through the UCAS application process from start to finish. It is always a good idea to think ahead and make […]