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Renfrewshire Employability Week

Renfrewshire Employability Week

Taking place from 2nd-6th September 2024 is the first ever Renfrewshire Employability Week, facilitated by the Renfrewshire Local Employability Partnership, it brings together Renfrewshire Council with a range of partners and local businesses to support people to access new careers, identify job vacancies and obtain new skills to help them progress into work or climb the ladder.

There will be more than 20 free events taking place across the week, including:

  • Open days with Malcolm and McTaggart Construction to gain an insight into careers in the logistics and construction industries
  • Site visits with GRAHAM and Morrisons Construction to the new Renfrew Bridge and Paisley Grammar School and Community Campus respectively
  • Open event with a range of public sector partners to promote career and job opportunities
  • Various events across the area supporting people to enter the care sector
  • Retail jobs fair ahead of the festive season
  • Support and guidance to enter self-employment
  • Opportunities to volunteer for skills development and career progression

Outside of events open to the public, schools have been invited to a range of activities, including sessions at the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) and Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre (MMIC) to promote careers in advanced manufacturing and life and chemical science.

The Renfrewshire Employability Conference will bring hundreds of professionals together to review the local economy in Renfrewshire and identify how partners, businesses and the public sector can make a positive difference in the short, medium and long-term.

This is just a small insight to all that is going on across the week and we would appreciate your support in promoting it across Renfrewshire and via your channels.

A suggested post for social media is in the link below, along with social media graphics.

Below you will also find a timetable for the week

All the programme information is available at www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/employability-week.

 

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Virgin Money STEMTastic 2024 Maths Week FREE Online Workshops

Virgin Money STEMTastic 2024 Maths Week FREE Online Workshops

Join colleagues from Virgin Money to celebrate Scottish Maths Week with this one day series of maths and finance based workshops and career panels for primary and secondary aged students.

The theme for Scottish Maths Week this year is "Maths Tales".
STEMTastic is a FREE online annual event that aims to inform school-age pupils interested in STEM subjects of future career opportunities in banking, finance and IT within Virgin Money. They are holding two workshops and a careers panel focused on maths and finance careers.

The event is aimed at Young people aged between 9-18 years old. Schools and home school students are welcome to join us for all or part of the day.

All sessions will be hosted live on Microsoft Teams, and can be streamed either directly to the pupils' computers or to the front of your classroom.

A moderated Questions and Answers panel will be available to pose your questions live to presenters to be answered in the session.

 

 Event Timetable

Teams events will be open 15 minutes before the start time to allow participants time to join before the interactive presentations begin.

  • 9.15am - 10.15am - Primary school workshop for P5- P7 9-11 year olds exploring the maths behind interest rates
  • 11am - 12pm - Secondary school workshop for S1 – S3 11-14 year olds exploring interest rates, savings and loans products
  • 1.30pm - 2.30pm - Banking Career Panel for S4 – S6 14-18 year olds. Meet a panel of colleagues from Virgin Money with interesting "Maths Tales" of how they have incorporated maths into their career journeys"
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Tickets

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Please book tickets for the sessions you wish to attend. If you are booking for a school group, you only need to book 1 ticket per session and tell us the number of pupils who will be attending.

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Immersive Practical Enterprise Experience

Immersive Practical Enterprise Experience

The Young Enterprise Scotland Company Programme is an immersive enterprise experience which runs over an academic year for S5 and S6 students. Young people learn by doing as they set up a real business, assign leadership roles, brainstorm product and service ideas and launch onto the market. Students have access to an optional SCQF Level 6 Qualification in partnership with Glasgow Kelvin College and a reflective exam provided by Strathclyde Business School.


The Team Programme runs in the same format has been designed and delivered for students over the age of 15 who have mild to moderate additional support needs. We focus on ensuring students develop transferable enterprise skills that they can build on through their next phase after high school. Students are encouraged to complete the optional SCQF Level 3 qualification as part of the programme.


These programmes can be run as an extracurricular group afterschool or at lunchtimes, as an option on the school timetable or could run as short-term as 12-weeks, so could make up a project for a semester. The programmes link with the real world of work by matching each Company and Team with a local Business Mentor.

Please find more information by clicking the links below, or view the Educator guides for more information: Company and Team

 

Click here to register for 24/25

What you will need to register:

a.      Access to the School’s purchase card/card details and permission to use this (£100 per Team)

b.      Know the total number of Companies or Teams you are planning to purchase

c.      If you want to pay by Invoice/BACs instead then you can indicate this on the website or          email finance@yes.org.uk directly

 

Any questions or further information, please email Eloise.mcneaney@yes.org.uk

 

 

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Opportunities For Senior Phase Pupils

Opportunities For Senior Phase Pupils

CityZen Online Competition

 Institution of Civil Engineers are opening their online competition for S5/S6 pupils, CityZen, which went live on 21st August. It’s a great opportunity for any pupils who may be thinking about applying for an engineering or built environment course or apprenticeship. The pupils work in teams of up to four, on a series of challenges to build the civil engineering infrastructure in a virtual city and are supported throughout by an ICE STEM Ambassador.


Careers Presentation
Another option is for one of ICE's engineers to deliver a presentation to senior phase pupils to help them with their career decisions. They’ll explain to them what civil engineering is and where it fits into the world. They’ll hear about the different routes into the profession - foundation/modern/graduate apprenticeships, full and part-time study, scholarships and generally get the real story of life as an engineer today. These sessions are expected to be held in September or October, but the dates can be flexible. - it may be that your schools want to do this as part of Maths Week Scotland (23rd to 29th September) or Scottish Careers Week (11th to 15th November) or during a PSE class or assembly.

If this is something that the pupils in your schools would benefit from please email info@dywwest.co.uk

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Early Careers at JP Morgan, Glasgow

Early Careers at JP Morgan, Glasgow

We have a fantastic opportunity for DYW SCs and careers advisers to explore early career roles in the financial/tech sector at JP Morgan’s new state-of-the-art campus in Glasgow, located just across from Central Station on Argyle Street.

Agenda:

  • 09:00 Arrive, register, and enjoy tea & coffee
  • 09:30 Welcome from Lynne Lockier, overview of the day
  • 09:35 About JP Morgan – learn what they do, what happens in the building, and early career opportunities
  • 10:00 Hear from current apprentices – their journey, what they’re doing, advice for young people considering applying, and Q&A
  • 10:30 Activity
  • 11:00 Tour
  • 11:30/45 End

 

Click here to register

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The Engineer a Career Podcast

The Engineer a Career Podcast

Dear Educator, Engineer a Career is a social enterprise dedicated to inspiring, empowering, and encouraging the next generation of engineers. I am excited to introduce "The Engineer a Career Podcast," available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Deezer, and Amazon Music.

This series features eight diverse engineers who have followed unique career paths. Through their stories, Engineer a Career aims to shine a light on the multifaceted world of engineering and the incredible opportunities it offers. The podcast series is an invaluable resource for school pupils and students, providing inspiration and practical advice from engineers. It also serves as an informative tool for parents, guardians, and educators, demonstrating that there is no wrong path or single correct route to a successful career in engineering. My name is Josh, and I am the founder of Engineer a Career. As the podcast host, I delve into the personal and professional journeys of my guest engineers, uncovering what initially sparked their interest in engineering, their school experiences, favourite subjects, and the different routes they considered.

Listeners will gain valuable insights into overcoming setbacks, effective strategies for career success, and advice for those considering a career in engineering, especially those uncertain about which path to take. The podcast also highlights exciting developments in the engineering industry and the professional goals and aspirations of the featured engineers. Most importantly, it reveals what keeps these professionals passionate about engineering.

Kind Regards

Josh Robertson, Founder

 

Click here to visit the Engineer A Career Website

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Renfrewshire Employability Week 2024

Renfrewshire Employability Week 2024

As a member of the Renfrewshire Local Employability Partnership (LEP), DYW West has been asked to support Employability Week starting 2nd September 2024.

If you are interested in hosting a school group for a site tour, visit, or giving a talk at a school during that week, please let us know.

Focus areas include early careers, skills and qualifications, routes and pathways, and typical workdays (involving apprentices if possible).

If you can participate then please complete and return the below form to kay.mcintosh@renfrewshire.gov.uk & CC bob.davidson@dywwest.co.uk 

Thank you!

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Impact Arts Express Yourself Creative Youth Employability

Impact Arts Express Yourself Creative Youth Employability

Impact Arts is running a 12-week creative arts youth employability programme for young people aged 16-24 years, starting 11th September 2024. This is a Stage 1/2 course on the employability pipeline.

Renfrewshire based young people who are not in work, education or training can attend this programme which runs on Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10am-3pm, to build confidence, make new friends, get support towards next steps and participate in lots of creative arts activities.

Participants can receive £35 per week training allowance for attending the programme and travel costs will also be reimbursed. In addition, there will be food and drinks available during the workshops. The programme will run at PACE’s venue on the top floor of the Paisley Shopping Centre, Causeyside Street, Paisley. This venue is a welcoming, safe and creative space. It’s also really easy to get to; located a short walk from Paisley Gilmour Street Station.

If you would like more information about the programme, you can visit Impact Arts Website - website by clicking the link below or contact Programme Coordinator Andrea Gavin on andrea.gavin@impactarts.co.uk. 

Click here to visit the Impact Arts website 

You can also download a PDF booklet below for further info

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East Renfrewshire Employment Funding

East Renfrewshire Employment Funding

Employers in East Renfrewshire could benefit from a funding contribution of up to £8000 when creating a new job or modern apprenticeship.

To find out more please email - worker@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk or call 0141 577 8438

 

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Scottish Sports Futures

Scottish Sports Futures

Are you working with young people who could benefit from qualifications that complement or provide alternatives to traditional curriculum-based learning?

Scottish Sports Futures (SSF) offers engaging, interactive, and activity-based modules designed to boost attendance and attainment in school. These modules are SCQF accredited, providing valuable qualifications for students.

 To discuss the available options, please contact Shabaz Khan at shabaz.khan@ssf.org.uk

This initiative is an excellent opportunity to enhance educational outcomes through innovative and interactive learning experiences.

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