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Career Education Standards and Guidance for School/Employer Partnerships
A new standard for Career Education (3-18) A suite of resources have been developed to contribute to professional learning for practitioners at all levels working with children and young people from 3 – 18. They... -
6 top tips for interviews
Tips provided by Apprenticeships in Scotland. 1. Dress smart – A freshly ironed shirt and polished pair of shoes will go a long way to making a good first impression on your future employer. Take... -
Employment Law for School-aged young people
If you are thinking of working and earning a wage the law states that you can only work a certain number of hours per week and only do certain jobs until you reach school leaving... -
Top 10 Skills Employers look for in young people
Courtesy of Apprenticeships in Scotland website 1. Positive work ethic Making sure you come in every day with a positive outlook and aim to achieve the business goals. Ideally 15 minutes prior to starting time...
Organisations
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Founders4Schools
Founders4Schools improves the employment chances of students by connecting them to inspiring business volunteers in their communities and beyond. Our online platform connects educators with leaders of successful growing businesses in their community. These encounters... -
Marketplace
Marketplace is an online tool connecting schools and colleges with business. Marketplace helps build young people’s job readiness and increases their career options. At the same time, employers can help shape young talent, address skills... -
Developing the Young Workforce Regional Groups
All Local Authorities in Scotland have DYW Regional Groups to support the Developing the Youngforce (DYW) agenda. The Regional Groups are led and facilitated by local Chambers of Commerce in most Authorities. They work in... -
Springpod
Springpod is a free careers platform used by over 320, 000 young people offering a whole host of exciting and impactful opportunities from virtual work experience to university experiences alongside useful advice and information related...