IN SCHOOL CAREERS ADVISORS
Trinity High School is linked to Skills Development Scotland (SDS) through our dedicated Careers Advisors, Susan Hamilton and Amanda Barrie. Amanda is present in the school to meet with learners on Mondays and Tuesdays; Susan attends from Wednesday to Friday.
The Careers Advisors’ office is based on the first floor at the end of the Pastoral/DHT corridor.
Learners and parents can also visit the My World of Work website. My World of Work is the online home of Skills Development Scotland for career information and advice. You can register for a My World of Work account on the website.
SDS SERVICES
Watch the video to find out more about the services SDS provides.
SDS BASE OFFICE
The Russell Institute,
30 Causeyside St,
Paisley,
PA1 1UN
Telephone: 0141 849 0942
Email: paisley@sds.co.uk
TWEETS FROM SDS @skillsdevscot
Scroll through the recent tweets from SDS to find updates and info about their service including opportunities for pupils.
Law Society of Scotland Virtual Summer School 2021
Students from S3-S6 with an interest of a career within Law should check out the Law Society of Scotland's virtual work experience which is taking place from 19th-23rd July. Express…
Springpod virtual work experience
Physical work experience has sadly been non-existent for students since last March. However, many companies have shifted their work experience offer online. Please see https://www.springpod.co.uk/virtual-work-experience-programmes for a wide range of…
UCAS/DISCOVERY WEEK
Students intended to apply for university next academic year should check out the UCAS discovery week which runs from 22nd-26th June. https://www.ucas.com/events/ucasdiscovery-week-393976
Great opportunities available with Renfrewshire Council!
https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/renfrewshire-council/jobs/craft-modern-apprentice-x3-posts-fixed-term-220557
Student Awards Agency Funding Applications
If you have an offer (conditional or unconditional) for an HNC/D or degree course you will need to apply to SAAS to secure funding. You can do this any time…
School leavers – help for parents and carers
Following a very successful recent webinar, SDS is hosting another webinar for parents of pupils in S4-S6 who are planning to leave school this year. It is running on Thursday…
BAE Q&A session
BAE Systems are running a Q and A session for those applying to their apprenticeships on Tuesday 9 Feb 2-4pm. This can be accessed via the following link: http://ow.ly/X5tC50DjHcF
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Terumo Aortic, who are based in Inchinnan, are looking to recruit a CAD Technician. The ideal candidate for this role would be a college leaver with relevant qualifications or alternatively…
College Open Day
City of Glasgow College are holding a Virtual Open Day on Saturday 23rd January 2021 between 10am and 4pm. The Virtual Open Day will provide visitors with an online opportunity…
JANUARY START COLLEGE COURSES 2021
It's not too late to apply for a full-time college course for January 2021! Speak to a careers adviser if you would like help with this. https://www.westcollegescotland.ac.uk/courses/january-2021-winter-starts/ https://www.glasgowclyde.ac.uk/january https://www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk/january https://www.glasgowkelvin.ac.uk/january-courses/
COLLEGE APPLICATIONS
Applying to college for August/September 2021? Colleges will be accepting applications SOON. Apply ASAP to make sure you don't miss out! Speak to one of the school careers advisers if…
How to Contact your Careers Adviser
During the school closure/online learning your school careers advisers will continue to be available to support pupils with their career planning and will be in contact with pupils by phone…