As well as Nursing and Medical staff, we have roles at all levels within Pharmacy, Healthcare Science, Facilities and Business and Administration. Come along to our webinar to find out more about the range of jobs we have. Register via Marketplace or email: careersforall@
Category Archives: Employment & Training Opportunities
Construction apprenticeships in Joinery, Bricklaying and Roofing
At P&M Sinclair have apprentice opportunities in bricklaying, joinery and roofing for programmes starting in August 2022.
Our candidate preference would be S5/6 year leavers with minimum six passes at National 4. We may also consider 4th year leavers with predicted achievement, based on teacher estimates and recommendations, of minimum six passes at National 4.
Please see below a link to give further information and find attached an application form.
Closing date is Friday 13th May.
https://sites.google.com/view/
Huge Easter Law Work Experience with 6 Brands! – Young Professionals
We are kicking off with our Easter Law Work Experience of which we’re going to be joined by 2 Magic Circle firms in Clifford Chance and Linklaters as well as Browne Jacobson, Freeths, Charles Russell Speechlys and specialist legal university the University of Law.
On Monday 11th April from 9:00am – 4:00pm we’re bringing the best of the best legal firms and one of the UK’s top universities for law together for what’s set to provide an immersive and interactive experience of what it’s like working for one of the world’s top legal companies.
You’ll get to hear and learn from senior legal professionals as they take us through a number of practical workshops, activities and presentations.
This is without a doubt the biggest virtual law work experience to be put together for school/college students so if you’re interested in a career in law make sure to take advantage of this opportunity!
This is a tremendous chance to hear from some of the most distinguished law companies whilst getting your foot in the door to key decision-makers at these firms. Get an insight into the life of a legal professional, hear what it takes to thrive and be successful, gain application tips and tricks and ask all your questions to our panel of industry experts.
As it’s a work experience opportunity we’ll also be awarding certificates of completion for you to add to your CV.
Sign up using the link below:
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/Law-Work-Experience
Lee Bernard
Developing the Young Workforce Coordinator
L.Bernard@midlothian.education
NHS Live Virtual Work Experience Programme
This programme is tailored to students in 10-13 or S3-S6 year groups and interested in the following careers:
Nursing
Midwifery
Paramedicine
Physiotherapy
Occupational Therapy
Dietetics
Radiography
Prosthetics
Orthotics
Speech and Language Therapy
and Pharmacy!
Applications for the NHS Virtual Work Experience programme are now open, and they will be open throughout this academic year, with the next session taking place on the 6th February! Please forward these details to your interested students so they can participate in the monthly virtual work experience days. This is suitable for students in 10-13 or S3-S6 year groups.
During the work experience day, students will follow 2 patients from their initial presentation to recovery. Students will observe the healthcare professionals as they interact with the patients and each other. Students will have an opportunity to ask questions and gain knowledge through
teaching. This will help students to make an informed career decision as well as learn about how healthcare professionals work together as part of a multidisciplinary team. Each work experience day is completely different. Students will be able to build on their knowledge of NHS careers as they see different patient cases and healthcare professionals work in a variety of settings, such as hospital and community.
Students will also receive certificates as evidence of having participated in the work experience programme. Those that complete the entire 6-month programme will be awarded with Highly Commended References too. Students can register individually through the website link below. Places are £10 a day to cover administrative costs and run the tech on the day. Schools can also register groups online.
You can learn more and your students can register for the programme here: https://alliedhealthmentor.org/nhs-healthcare-careers-virtual-work-experience/
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Lee Bernard
Developing the Young Workforce Coordinator
L.Bernard@midlothian.education
SKANSKA Construction Work Experience Insight Day
As a construction company, we strive to achieve great goals, such as huge building projects, roads, and environmental work.
As you may be thinking about your post exams/leaver options, join us on our work experience insight day to discover what construction has to offer and how you can help us shape our future.
The session will provide you with key information about Skanska, careers available within the construction industry, advice on how to ace your job application, and an opportunity to take part in a mini project. You will hear from our amazing apprentices and graduates and will receive a certificate of completion if you attend. We look forward to welcoming you on the day!
When: 16th Feb 22 -10am to 3pm
Where: Microsoft Teams – we will send you a link once you sign up here
Book Here: https://bit.ly/3fgWfn6
About Skanska
Skanska is one the UK’s best construction companies as well as the third biggest construction company globally. We are an inclusive and responsible business that is helping to build a better society. We are known for working on major projects, such as the Gherkin, the M25 widening, HS2 or Crossrail. We are building, upgrading, and maintaining the country’s infrastructure for future generations. Drawing on our Scandinavian heritage, we are green, innovative, and progressive. We bring together people and technology, as part of our objective to make construction a safer and more collaborative industry.
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Lee Bernard
Developing the Young Workforce Coordinator
L.Bernard@midlothian.education
STEM Online Mentoring Scheme
Run by the STEM Ambassador Programme and Brightside Mentoring we are launching the second national online mentoring scheme.
Designed to help young people explore their future career options in STEM, a six-week mentoring programme is open to 14 – 16 year olds with a 10-week programme for 16 – 18 year olds.
For those across S3 & S4, young people will have the opportunity to focus on career insights and chat to trained STEM Ambassadors via a secure and moderated online messaging system. Those in S5 & S6 will be mentored on ‘life after school’ – whether that’s Higher Education, Apprenticeships or preparing for employment.
Those taking part will receive:
One to one support and inspiration from a DBS or PVG checked STEM Ambassador
Training on how to use the secure and moderated messaging system
Support and resources to help them make informed decisions about their future.
All young people from across the UK are invited to apply, and there is no limit on the number of mentees being able to access the programme from any one school or college. Cohort start and end dates are outlined below: –
Cohort 2: S3 & S4, to run 24th Jan – 4th Mar (6 weeks) – OPEN FOR REGISTRATION
Cohort 3: S5 & S6, to run 24th Jan – 1st April (10 weeks) – OPEN FOR REGISTRATION
Cohort 4: S5 & S6, to run 4th April – 10th June.
Young people interested should speak to either myself or their Guidance teacher.
Lee Bernard
Developing the Young Workforce Coordinator
Mercat Tours – Opportunities
There are opportunities for school, college and university students for upcoming part/full time work opportunities and internships to join the Mercat Team.
Please find attached an outline of the ‘Support Team’ role which is the most relevant and successful position for students, offering a variety of experience and scope to develop interests in other areas of the business.
In addition, recruiting for multiple roles in January/February will begin very quickly after the new year so here is the link to their website: website vacancies page
Please note the website currently says that there are ‘no vacancies’ at present, however the jobs will be advertised after the New Year.
Download: Mercat Tours
Lee Bernard
Developing the Young Workforce Coordinator
L.Bernard@midlothian.education
S5 or S6 Pupils considering studying Law or working in the legal sector.
I am working with colleagues here at the University of Edinburgh’s Law School to run 2 events aimed at S5 and S6 pupils attending state schools in Scotland who are considering studying Law or working in the legal sector. Please see below for further information and links which pupils can use to sign up to events.
Friday 12th November 2021 (14:30 – 16:00): So You Want to be a Lawyer – Academic Focus
How do you know you want to study law if you’ve never studied law? What’s life as a law student really like? How do you manage coursework and other interests? Come along to this session to hear from current students at the University of Edinburgh, and start learning some law. Bring your questions to the session and we’ll aim to answer them all for you. We’re all excited to meet you!
Friday 26th November 2021 (14:30 – 16:00): So You Want to be a Lawyer – Professional Focus
You think you want to study law, but what’s it like to work in the law? What do lawyers do? Who do they work for, and why? Sign in to this session to hear from our fabulous panel of lawyers from a variety of areas of practice, and a wide range of backgrounds. They will share with you their journey into law. Bring your questions!
Pupils can sign themselves up by following the links below for each of these events:
- So You Want to be a Lawyer – Academic Focus (12th November): https://sywtba-lawyer-academic_focus-2021.eventbrite.co.uk
- So You Want to be a Lawyer – Academic Focus (26th November): https://sywtba-lawyer-professional_focus-2021.eventbrite.co.uk
These events are open to any S5 or S6 pupils attending state schools in the south east of Scotland and across Scotland.
Please speak to your Guidance teacher if interested.
Ryan Hamilton
Widening Participation Officer (Access to the Professions)
Student Recruitment and Admissions
The University of Edinburgh
33 Buccleuch Place
Edinburgh, EH8 9JS
Royal Air Force – Access All Areas Careers Event
Provided by Royal Air Force Outreach
RAF Access All Areas returns on the 6th October (1830 – 2030) in association with World Space Week 2021!
Their interactive and immersive virtual experience Access All Areas, where pupils can explore what life is like in the RAF, discover more about the roles available and speak to their team of experts. Tickets are FREE!
Curriculum areas
English, Expressive arts, Health and wellbeing, Languages, Mathematics, Religious and moral education, Sciences, Social studies, Technologies, Other
Target audience
Educators, Parents, carers and guardians, Secondary S1 to S3 (11-14 year old), Secondary S4 to S6 (14-18 year old)
Date and time available
6th October 2021
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Career Ready Programme – 6 places available for S5 pupils
Career Ready is a two year programme that is designed to support young people in working out their next steps after school. We have up to 6 places available on the programme, which includes:
Regular meetings with an allocated mentor.
Online ‘masterclasses’ to support work readiness.
An internship with an appropriate workplace in summer 2022.
Participants must be in S5 and intending to stay in school for S6. Information on the scheme will be shared with S5 PSE classes.
There is no cost to pupils to access this scheme and they can participate alongside their current school studies.
If your young person would be interested in this opportunity, they should contact their Pupil Support Leader as soon as possible, with applications closing on the 4th of October.
Download:Career Ready in Scotland – Flyer for Students and Parents
Download: Scotland Student Handbook 2020
