News & events
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Exploring careers in financial services
Wednesday 15 November - 3.30pm to 4.30pm: DYW, Investment20/20, Scottish Financial Enterprise and Future Asset are hosting an information session for anyone who is involved in supporting people thinking about their career and next steps.
SkillsScotland - Glasgow
15 and 16 November, 9.30am-2.30pm: SkillsScotland returns to Glasgow where school leavers will have the chance to meet local and national employers, apprentices, education providers, and Skills Development Scotland careers advisers face-to-face.
Introduction to meta-skills
Wednesday 15 November - 4pm to 5pm: Delivered by Skills Development Scotland's Education team, find out about meta-skills and why they are important.
Careers Café - Abertay University Careers Service
Wednesday 15 November - 11am to 2pm: As part of Scottish Careers Week 2023 Abertay Careers Service are hosting a Careers Café to allow you meet the careers team, explore our careers programmes and find out more about our career resources.
Grow Careers Scotland
Wednesday 15 November - 10.30am to 3pm: Grow Careers Scotland is back for 2023! Taking place both online and at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh on Wednesday 15th November, the day of seminars by a range of horticulturists covers a broad variety of topical subjects. The event is aimed at anybody who us interested in a career, or further developing their career, in horticulture.
Get Into Volunteering
Wednesday 15 November - 10:30am - 12pm: Attendees will hear from Volunteer Glasgow about volunteering options and the benefits of volunteering.
No One Left Behind (NOLB) practitioner event
Wednesday 15 November - 10am to 2pm: In the morning session, Careers & Employability practitioners in North Lanarkshire will meet with NOLB providers and hear about provision and eligibility requirements. In the afternoon, local jobseekers can attend to find out about the different programmes on offer.
Girvan Employability Hub Drop In
Wednesday 15 November, 10am to 12pm: Skills Development Scotland, Ayr Centre and South Ayrshire Council, Thriving Communities are working across community hubs during Scottish Careers Week to promote the support they have on offer. If you are looking for work, change career or looking for advice on CV’s or job applications then please pop in at a venue convenient to you.
Perth Careers Centre Drop in Session
Wednesday 15 November - 1pm to 5pm: Find out more about planning your future, advice on how to sell your skills and discover local providers.
Home Educators Network Information Session - Edinburgh College Midlothian Campus
Wednesday 15 November - 1.30pm to 4pm: An SDS/Edinburgh College Information for young people that are educated at home and their parents/carers.