Paul Aitken School Careers Adviser

1. Paul Aitken School Careers Adviser Skills Development Scotland

2. UCAS - Making good choices • Career Management Skills • Career Paths • Where do leavers go? • Graduate Apprenticeships • College & University – Articulation • Widening Access • College & University – Key facts • Making good career decisions

3. Career Management Skills

4. Routes to employment Key pathways: • Modern Apprenticeship • Foundation Apprenticeship • Graduate Level Apprenticeship • Training • College • Work experience • University • Start your own business • Volunteering • Employment

5. Career Paths –Which is right for you?

6. Where did last year’s leavers go?

7. New Graduate Apprenticeships Technology Business Management (Financial Services) SCQF 10 IT: Management for Business SCQF 10 Cyber Security SCQF 10 Cyber Security SCQF 11 IT: Software Development SCQF 10 Data Science SCQF 10 Business Management Engineering & Construction Business Management SCQF 10 Engineering Instrumentation, Measurement & Control SCQF 10 Engineering Design & Manufacture SCQF 10 Civil Engineering SCQF 8 Civil Engineering SCQF 10 Construction & The Built Environment SCQF 10 Find out more at www.apprenticeships.scot There are hundreds of Graduate Apprenticeship opportunities Qualifications are designed BY employers to address a skills need

8. College & University

9. Articulation • Articulation refers to a student gaining entry into either the second or third year of a university degree course after completing an HNC or HND at college. • SFC “Our goal is that by 2025-26 two thirds of HN entrants will progress with advanced standing. As noted above, it is currently 49.4%.”

13. Widening Access “We want to increase opportunities for people from every background. We select our students based on merit, potential and the ability to benefit from the education we offer. Put simply, we look for more than just your grades. We consider the circumstances of your education and will make lower offers to certain applicants as a result.” University of Strathclyde

14. University – Key Facts • You need 3-6 Highers to get into University • Some Universities are very specific about what grades they expect you to get from S5 so check before you choose your subjects! • You can use College as a route into University if you don’t get what you need from school. • You get the chance to visit Universities before you apply so you can see what they are like.

15. College – Key Facts • College can be a route into employment or into Higher Education • There are a wide range of subject areas offered at College that can allow you to learn more about areas before committing to further study or a career • You can still apply to college even if you don’t know what you’ll get in your exams. You might be offered a conditional place at College where the place is on hold for you until you get your exam results. • You apply to college directly and you can apply to as many colleges as you want. • January and August starts • Applications open January – Always check!!

16. Making informed decisions Personal statement & college application workshops 1-1 careers advice to support good choices Use Career Management Skills to identify a career idea/interest Do some research - Planitplus MyWorldofWork Speak to your Careers Adviser, guidance or other trusted source Create a career path & plan to achieve your goal Don’t leave it to chance…or the last minute!

17. Your Networks Open days Job shadow Work experience Friends My World of Work Research Teachers Volunteer Events Relatives Careers Adviser Parents Social media

18. Paul Aitken @MrA_Careers Paul.Aitken@sds.co.uk myworldofwork.co.uk https://www.apprenticeships.scot/ Exam Helpline Skills Development Scotland

19. Thank you.