Author: Morag Evans

NESCOL applications are open

College Applications for full time courses starting in August 2021. NESCOL’s applications are open, please apply before Christmas. Apply online at www.nescol.ac.uk. This is for pupils who are sure they want to go to NESCOL full time next year, but also for those who might return to school or who are using a college application as a back up plan for a university place or employment. Applying just means that it gives you the option to go, you can still ask for a full school timetable for S5 or S6/look for work/ apply to uni too and then see what suits you best later. The application is straight forward and does ask for a short personal statement to support your application – why this course? why would you be a good match for the course? what have you done in school to support this idea? what do you hope to do with the qualification you will gain? Career plans? Have your statement spell checked and ready before beginning your application. Use your home email address to apply rather than your school one. Other Scottish Colleges application will open soon too – please check their websites. Please let your GT know that you are applying. Any problems please ask.

Careers Service School Leaver Webinar Series

SDS Logo - CECA ScotlandMy World of Work |A fun & informative series from SDS of short 30 minute webinars to support you with the next steps of your career journey.

We understand everyone is facing challenges just now and your plans may have changed or seem unclear due to the current situation.  We want to let you know we are still here to help and provide you with the career information and guidance you need for your future.

Join our advisers, Hilary & Erin for our first session on Tuesday 2nd June at 3pm as they take a look at:

  • Acknowledging the current situation
  • Looking at the positives
  • What skills could come from this?
  • Understanding how Skills Development Scotland can help you
  • Learn about the future sessions we will be running
  • Some actions & links to resources that you can do yourself
  • You can also get involved through the poll questions and comments

Click the link to join – JOIN CAREERJAM SESSION 1

We hope you can join us!

Future webinars will be (dates to be confirmed) :-

Webinar 2 – Interviews – General – hints & tips (phone & video)

Webinar 3 – College – FE applications, interview process, funding

Webinar 4 – University – HE applications, interview process, funding

Webinar 5 – Employment – Labour market, jobs & sector info