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Discover A New Career In Childminding
11 November 2024: During Scottish Careers Week, SCMA is hosting three FREE online ‘Discover Childminding’ sessions where you can explore a new career in childminding. Find out more about the fantastic package of one-to-one support, training and start-up grant available in 17 local authority areas to help start your new career as a registered childminder.
VirtRural Careers 2024
12 November 2024: Welcome to VirtRural Careers 2024! Want to find out about a career where no two days are the same? Join us on Tuesday, November 12th for an inspiring virtual event where you'll hear from industry professionals working in Scotland's land-based, aquaculture, and environmental conservation sectors.
Journeys Into a Career in Data Science and AI
12 November 2024: The Data Lab is excited to host a webinar exploring data and AI skills across various career pathways. Our speakers represent a range of career pathways including a data and AI skills trainer, a technology and innovation consultant and a data engineer at Blend360.
Voices of the Future: A Career in Speech and Language Therapy
13 November: Join us for our live webinar at 9.15am to learn about a career as a Speech and Language Therapist. The webinar will conclude with a Q&A session, featuring four distinguished speakers: a Speech and Language Therapist, a recent postgraduate student, and two lecturers.
Discover A New Career In Childminding - Wednesday Evening Session
13 November 2024: During Scottish Careers Week, SCMA is hosting three FREE online ‘Discover Childminding’ sessions where you can explore a new career in childminding. Find out more about the fantastic package of one-to-one support, training and start-up grant available in 17 local authority areas to help start your new career as a registered childminder.
Meet the Careers Adviser Open Event - Mosshill Credit Union
Wednesday 13 November 2024: Drop in to our open event at Mosshill Credit Union where you can learn about the support our Careers Advisers provide. Open to anyone curious about how our team can help you, whether you’re exploring your options, looking for guidance on next steps, or eager to learn about the support available to you. No appointment needed—just drop by and start shaping your future!
Meet the Careers Adviser Open Event - Coatbridge College
Wednesday 13 November 2024: Drop in to our open event at Coatbridge College where you can learn about the support our Careers Advisers provide. For anyone curious about how our team can help you, whether you’re exploring your options, looking for guidance on next steps, or eager to learn about the support available to you. No appointment needed—just drop by and start shaping your future!
Skills and Style: Interview Workshop with Smart Works Scotland
13 November 2024: Join Smart Works Scotland and Skills Development Scotland at the SDS Glasgow Careers Centre on George Square for a free workshop during Scottish Careers Week 2024 to help unemployed women build their confidence and secure employment.
Meet the Careers Adviser Open Event - New College Lanarkshire (Cumbernauld Campus)
Friday 15 November 2024: Drop in to our open event at New College Lanarkshire (Cumbernauld Campus) where you can learn about the support our Careers Advisers provide. For anyone curious about how our team can help you, whether you’re exploring your options, looking for guidance on next steps, or eager to learn about the support available to you. No appointment needed.
Meet the Careers Adviser Open Event - Dalziel Building
Friday 15 November 2024: Drop in to our open event at Dalziel Building where you can learn about the support our Careers Advisers provide. For anyone curious about how our team can help you, whether you’re exploring your options, looking for guidance on next steps, or eager to learn about the support available to you. No appointment needed—just drop by and start shaping your future!