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 […]
A Change of PACE
A Change of PACE is a new and exciting way for young people across Scotland to get creative, learn from the best , perform, make new friends, have fun. And it’s all from the comfort of your own home. What are you waiting for – get joining to see what it’s all about.
Talking to Your Parents or Carers About Exams
The exam season impacts more than you and your mates when it comes. When you’re on study leave you’ll be spending more time at home with your parents or carers, who will want you to do your best. But how do establish boundaries and what’s acceptable for everyone at this sometimes stressful time of year?
Find Your Local Career Centre
SDS works nationally and delivers locally. Your local page provides a snapshot of key data, labour market information, reports, the support we provide to individuals and businesses and useful contact information. Use the drop-down menu in the link below to select your Local Authority, to see where your nearest Careers Centres are.
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 […]
Local Tutoring
The Big Plus is a free service that puts you in touch with a local tutor, who can help you with reading, writing or numbers. They’ll meet you in a local place, like a library or college. You’ll have a chat to decide what things you want to learn. Check out the website to see […]
Dealing with Rejection
Facing setbacks is a part of life, and no one likes rejection. If something doesn’t go to plan, rather than look at what we could have done to prevent it and what we can do to remedy it, we fall into the habit of blaming it on ourselves or our circumstances. But it is important […]