Shape the future with Scottish Careers Week
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Caithness people are among those who will be able to take advantage of a new national campaign set to highlight free expert careers advice available across Scotland.
As the country recovers from the Covid-19 pandemic, the campaign – coordinated by the national skills agency – recognises the impact it has had on people, from school leavers to career changers.
The first ever Scottish Careers Week will take place from November 15-19, showcasing the wide range of careers support available to people of all ages across the country.
It aims to help people explore, understand and manage their career choices, and the services and resources available to support them.
Many free digital and live events will be taking place, offering opportunities for young people, adults, parents and carers, teachers, employers and learning providers to get involved.
Skills Development Scotland (SDS) is developing the campaign in partnership with the Young Person’s Guarantee and Developing the Young Workforce and they are keen to work with a wide range of national and local partners to support it.
Minister for youth employment and training Jamie Hepburn said: “With many people in Scotland facing disruption to their learning or employment over the last 18 months, it’s never been more important that our career services support people to thrive and reach their full potential.
“Campaigns like Scottish Careers Week are vital to help people of all ages understand the fantastic support that’s available through a wide range of local and national partners.”
SDS’s director of CIAG operations James Russell said: “Working together, we hope to grow Scottish Careers Week into an inclusive annual campaign. In our inaugural week, we want to demonstrate the expert support available across Scotland and inspire people to get involved to learn more about the jobs and skills of the future.”
The theme for this year’s campaign is Shape the Future, designed to encourage people of all ages to think about their future skills and shine a light on the support that’s available across Scotland to help.
The week follows the 2021 United Nation's climate change conference (COP26) in Glasgow, and the campaign will ensure green skills and jobs are promoted with themed events, expert advice and new resources.
The event is also taking place during a key phase of the ongoing review of Scottish career services. Launched in February, the SDS-led review has been capturing evidence from young people, parents and carers, employers, teachers and stakeholders across the career system.
Following the week, the Career Review Programme Board will deliver final recommendations to ministers in December which will aim to build on the good practice that already exists in Scotland.
Ahead of the November launch of Scottish Careers Week, people of all ages can access career support online at any time on SDS’s careers website My World of Work.
The website will also host details of all events taking place during the week. Visit myworldofwork.co.uk/scottish-careers-week to find out more about getting involved.
