Scottish Careers Week to help those in rural Highlands
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Scottish Careers Week kicks off on Monday, offering the perfect platform to help those thinking about their career prospects.
The campaign will help people of all ages access and understand the work and education opportunities out there.
Delivered by Skills Development Scotland (SDS), the national skills agency, along with a wide range of partners, the week aims to build on the success of the first campaign in 2021.
Year two will see more than 150 events take place across Scotland – three times as many as the inaugural year - many of which are being delivered by local employer’s keen to talk to young and old about career opportunities.
From job fairs focused on island life through to ones dedicated solely to over 50s, through to events promoting specific sectors such as construction and jobs in rural areas, the head of SDS’ career service claims there is something for everyone during the focused week.
The campaign comes at an important time for people across the country as they deal with the cost-of-living crisis, the ongoing fall-out of the pandemic, and the climate emergency, all factors which are making many individuals re-evaluate their career choices.
From job fairs focused on island life through to ones dedicated solely to over 50s, through to events promoting specific sectors such as construction and jobs in rural areas, the head of SDS’ career service claims there is something for everyone during the focused week.
Sharon McIntrye, head of careers information, advice and guidance at SDS, said: “I am delighted to share we have over 150 events planned right across Scotland. Scottish Careers Week is only in its second year, and its already three times bigger than year one! It shows there is a strong appetite among employers, organisations and individuals to explore career and education options more fully, particularly in the current climate.
“It really is an amazing opportunity to find out more about what’s out there to help you, including access to our amazing career service - which is free of charge for everyone - to really help you pursue your work dreams.”
Scottish companies and individuals are also being encouraged to get behind #CareerHacks22 on social media to share their learnings about their jobs in an effort to help inspire others looking to start, develop or change their career.
With an expert SDS careers adviser in every state secondary school, and over 50 SDS centres across Scotland, these events help highlight the support available for school pupils right through to adult career changers.
A full list of events for the week can be found here.
Scottish Careers Week will run from November 7 - 11.
