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Build your Future – Exploring Careers in Construction programme (DYW) build_your_future_toolkit_final.pdf (dyw.scot)

Work Experience Opportunities	Closing Date
New Look – Modern Apprenticeship: Retail Assistant (apprenticeships.scot)	7th June
Overton Automotive – E-Commerce Assistant | Apprenticeships.scot	10th June
Overton Garage Parts Sales Advisor/Admin Assistant | My World of Work	10th June
NG Bailey – Industrial Plumbing and Heating Assistant | My World of Work	10th June
Landform Ltd – Trainee Landscape Operative and Trainee Fencing Operative	11th June
DFN Project SEARCH internships – employability programme for young people (ages 16-25) with learning disabilities or who are on the autism spectrum – info	11th June
Pentagon Freight – Trainee Freight Forwarder – email CV and cover letter to HR.UK@pentagonfreight.com. Ad pasted below.	14th June
NOV (Inverurie)- Supply Chain Operative | My World of Work	17th June
NOV (Inverurie) CNC Machinist | My World of Work	17th June
NOV (Inverurie) – Electrical Technician | My World of Work	17th June
NOV (Inverurie) – Mechanical Technician | My World of Work	17th June
Wärtsilä Energy – Apprentice Workshop Technician	20th June
Gibb Group – Finance Administrator | My World of Work	29th June
Volvo Truck & Bus Ltd – Heavy Vehicle Service Technician | My World of Work	29th June
The Chester Hotel – Hospitality Assistant | My World of Work	29th June
Entier – Modern Apprenticeship: Chef (apprenticeships.scot)	30th June
Stagecoach – Coach Builder/Body Trainee	N/A
KwikFit – Apprentice	N/A
Shinnie Electrical – Apprentice – email C.V. and cover note to info@shinnieelectrical.co.uk. Company info here.	N/A
Halliburton – Entry Level Operator Assistant – Slickline	N/A
Halliburton – Associate Maintenance Technician	N/A
SELLARS – Apprenticeships (claas-dealer.co.uk)	N/A
Rotech Subsea – Apprentice Mechanical Fitter – email Stephanie.Keil@accordbps.com for more information.	N/A
J D Neuhaus – Apprentice Parts Coordinator (16-19 year olds) – email ashleyhenderson@jdneuhaus.co.uk with CV and cover letter. Company info at https://www.jdngroup.com/	N/A
Harper Joinery – Apprentice | Facebook	N/A
Scotia Instrumentation – Apprentice Calibration Technicians – email gavin.duncan@scotia-instrumentation.com with CV	August start date
KPMG’s Apprenticeship programmes register interest in applying via this link	No end date
EY School Leaver Programme – School leaver programmes | EY UK	N/A
Sea a Bright Future – Scottish Seafood Association	N/A
Deloitte UK – BrightStart Apprenticeship | Student Careers | Deloitte UK	N/A
Impact Arts – Impact Arts | Creative Pathways	09.03.21 – Open now
Scotrail – Early Careers | ScotRail	N/A
Hospitality Apprenticeship North East	Open for September intake
Chester Hotel now recruiting for apprentice – link here	September start date

Information/Events	Who	Date
Virtual Meet the Expert: The OTGC (The Oil & Gas Technology Centre) | My World of Work	SDS	15th June
Farrans Construction – Steps Towards Employment, Virtual Work Experience | My World of Work	Farrans Construction	15th June
Scotland: Gallagher: Finance and Consulting Work Experience Day | Event at Uptree – sign up at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/156513302501	Gallagher	15th June
Virtual Games Design | My World of Work	SDS	30th June
Virtual Cracking Cryptography | My World of Work	SDS	30th June
Virtual Code Art | My World of Work	SDS	30th June
FREE VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS FOR FE SHOOLS & COLLEGES | My World of Work	Army	30th June
CMS Law Scholarships (S5 & 6)	CMS	30th June
Spotlight Talks: Inspiring Careers Excellence	World Skills UK	N/A
Students and graduates | HSBC Holdings plc	HSBC	N/A
Financial Education – Educate Yourself On Finances – HSBC UK	HSBC	N/A
Shell Engineering Scheme – North East Scotland College (nescol.ac.uk)	Shell/NESCol	N/A
Free Cyber Security Courses (S4, 5 & 6) | CyberFirst	National Cyber Sec	Summer holidays

Competitions	Who	Date
FIRST® LEGO® League Challenge (9-16) – IET Education (theiet.org)	IET – Institution of Engineering & Technology	16th June
STEM Photo Competition	SSERC	30th June
Scottish Council for Development and Industry (SCDI) Future Voice competition | Following registration, packs will be issued by 8th June.	SCDI	3rd September

Resources	Who
E-DYW – E-DYW – DYW – Scotland	DYW Scotland
My World of Work – My World of Work |	SDS
Apprentice.scot – Apprenticeships | Apprenticeships.scot: Work, Learn & Earn	SDS
Marketplace Opportunties – Marketplace | My World of Work	SDS
Nescol Foundation Apprenticeships – Foundation Apprenticeships – North East Scotland College (nescol.ac.uk)	Nescol
Nescol School Links – School Links – North East Scotland College (nescol.ac.uk)	Nescol
Cyber Security – Qualifications | Digital World	Digital World
Employability Skills – British Army Jobs (mod.uk)	Army
CareerDays.co.uk	Variety
Kickstart Programme – Kickstart | Aberdeen City Council	Aberdeen CIty Council
#YSNext support scheme for 16-24 year-olds	Young Scot/Barclays
Help Shape The Future of Energy | My Energy Future	OPITO

British Gas Apprentice Smart Energy Experts – Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire

Fantastic opportunities for young people with four NAT5’s, or equivalent, preferably including Math’s and English, a driving licence (if test booked, let them know) and excellent customer service skills. British Gas want more females to join them as they strive for a diverse workforce to help serve all their customers. Male applicants are very welcome too.  More information and applications can be made here.

Virgin Money currently have amazing opportunities for people to join their Aberdeen Store. They are looking for 3 Virgin Money Hosts. 2 will be employed on a full time basis and one will be on a 12 month fixed term contract. These roles were previously called Customer Service Officer, and great for someone who loves delivering great service and thinking about building a career in the banking industry.

Head to Banking, Retail and Digital Jobs | Virgin Money Careers – click on ‘All Jobs’ and select the – ‘Scotland – Grampian’ box.

• Virgin Money Host, Aberdeen Job No. 049831

Location: Scotland – Grampian
Work Type: Permanent Full Time
Virgin Money Host, Aberdeen

Applications Close: 11 Jun 2021 2021 (11:55) GMT Daylight Time

• Virgin Money Host, Aberdeen Job No. 049670

Location: Scotland – Grampian
Work Type: Fixed Term Full Time
Virgin Money Host, Aberdeen

Applications Close: 04 Jun 2021 2021 (11:55) GMT Daylight Time

Thinking of leaving Northfield Academy in Summer but are still unsure about what to do when you leave? 

Come along to the Virtual SHMU Leavers Course Introductory Session on Thursday 18^th February at 3pm.  SHMU Employability Manager Michelle Trail will provide details of the course and how it will help to get you to the positive destination you want.  The session will be held on Google Classroom the link to join is: https://meet.google.com/edh-tuuc-rso. 

You can find further information at the SHMU website http://www.shmu.org.uk/train/ or contact your Guidance Teacher/SDS careers advisor.

Join us for an information session to find out how you can help your child and learn what support is available through Skills Development Scotland. Open to parents and carers of School pupils in S1-S6 across the Grampian area.

Join our two local School Careers Advisers, Amy and Louise, for our 30 minute session on Thursday 18th February at 6.30pm as they take a look at:

• How you can help your child make plans for their future
• How Careers Advisers can help your child
• Find support that will help you and your child
• Brief Question and Answer time

Sign up to the event is through the following link:

https://subjectchoices-and-pathwayroutes.eventbrite.co.uk