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At Lanark Grammar, we are dedicated to supporting students as they make important decisions about their future, both in school and beyond. To ensure our pupils have a clear understanding of the range of subjects and career paths available, we work closely with a variety of external partners, including government and council-led programmes, colleges, universities, and industry professionals.
These partnerships allow us to offer students valuable insights into different fields, helping them understand real-world applications of their studies and explore potential career paths. Through workshops, work placements, and visits, our partners contribute to a well-rounded view of post-school options, ensuring pupils are informed and empowered to make choices that align with their interests and aspirations. We aim to equip students with the knowledge and confidence to take the next steps, whether that’s further study, apprenticeships, or entering the workforce.
Below, you can find more information on how some of our external partnerships could help you.
Skills Development Scotland
Skills Development Scotland
Career support in school Skills Development Scotland (SDS) is the national skills agency and delivers Scotland’s career service. SDS careers advisers are professionally qualified to deliver career information, advice and guidance in schools to pupils from S1-S6. They are there to help you understand the world of work and to develop the career management skills you need as you move through school and beyond. Your school careers adviser is Jennifer Millar and you can get in touch with Jennifer by popping into the Careers Room (Wing A – before Pupil Support Base), texting her on 07884 436303 or emailing at jennifer.millar@sds.co.uk. You might meet your careers adviser with your class at a group activity, at a careers event, or at a one-to-one appointment. Your careers adviser can speak to you about:
Beyond school, anyone can speak with expert advisers in SDS centres or community venues across the country, as well as on our freephone helpline at 0800 917 8000. They can help people of all ages and at all stages of their careers. My World of Work
My World of Work is Scotland’s careers website and it’s packed full of tools and information to help you confidently make the best decisions for you.There’s lots to do and explore and the more you tell the site about yourself, the more career ideas you’ll get just for you.
• Find out more about yourself with Animal Me and the Strengths and Skills Discovery Tools• Explore career options through our job profiles and industry pages• Learn about routes into careers such as courses and apprenticeships• Discover where your option choices could take you• Celebrate your achievements and build a library of your skills and successes• Showcase who you are, your skills and achievements with My Profile• Prepare for your next steps with CV, applications and interviews Register for an account today and keep using the site as you go through school. Discover and explore what your future could be at My World of Work
Apprenticeships Foundation Apprenticeships Foundation Apprenticeships can set pupils up for a big future with the skills employers need in some of Scotland’s most exciting and fastest growing industries. A Foundation Apprenticeship is an option choice that allows pupils to get real industry experience while they are still at school. Choose a Foundation Apprenticeship at SCQF Level 6 (the same level as a Scottish Higher) in S5 or S6, available in 12 subjects such as Engineering, Scientific Technologies, and Software Development. There are also pilot SCQF Level 4 and 5 Foundation Apprenticeships in selected schools, for pupils from S3 to S6 in Construction, Automotive and Hospitality. Here is a quick guide to Foundation Apprenticeships covering what to expect and how they differ from other school subjects. Visit Foundation Apprenticeships | Apprentices to find out what’s available and to apply online. Apprenticeships.scot Apprenticeships.scot is the place to go for apprenticeships in Scotland with all the information you need on how to become a Foundation, Modern or Graduate Apprentice. Search and apply for apprenticeship vacancies across Scotland in a wide range of industries and create an online account so it’s straightforward to submit job applications. You can also sign up to the job alert to get the latest job vacancies in your email inbox each week. No matter what stage you’re at, apprenticeships can help you get set for a bright future. Foundation Apprenticeships: get industry experience, the skills employers need, and a recognised qualification while you’re still at school Modern Apprenticeships: work, earn and learn and gain skills, experience and qualifications along the way Graduate Apprenticeships: get a paid job in key sectors, and gain industry experience while you work towards a degree Visit www.apprenticeships.scot to find the right apprenticeship for you. Support for parents and carers How to access career services in school Skills Development Scotland (SDS) is the national career service, and they have careers advisers in every state secondary school in Scotland. The SDS career service helps people develop their career management skills and make confident decisions for their future. Pupils can speak to their SDS careers adviser throughout the school year and will also be supported by them at key times such as starting S1, making option choices, and preparing for moving on from school. This service will be delivered through drop-ins, one-to-one appointments, and group learning sessions. There is lots of useful career information and advice available at any time through Scotland’s career website My World of Work. There is also a dedicated area for parents and carers with information to help you have career conversations at home. If you or your young person would like to make an appointment with your school careers adviser, please contact Jennifer Millar.
- Understanding and developing yourself, your strengths, and your skills
- Making your option choices
- Career choices
- Courses, training, and volunteering
- CVs, applications, and interviews
- apprenticeships
- local and national job opportunities
Beyond school, anyone can speak with expert advisers in SDS centres or community venues across the country, as well as on our freephone helpline at 0800 917 8000. They can help people of all ages and at all stages of their careers. My World of Work
My World of Work is Scotland’s careers website and it’s packed full of tools and information to help you confidently make the best decisions for you.There’s lots to do and explore and the more you tell the site about yourself, the more career ideas you’ll get just for you.
• Find out more about yourself with Animal Me and the Strengths and Skills Discovery Tools• Explore career options through our job profiles and industry pages• Learn about routes into careers such as courses and apprenticeships• Discover where your option choices could take you• Celebrate your achievements and build a library of your skills and successes• Showcase who you are, your skills and achievements with My Profile• Prepare for your next steps with CV, applications and interviews Register for an account today and keep using the site as you go through school. Discover and explore what your future could be at My World of Work
Apprenticeships Foundation Apprenticeships Foundation Apprenticeships can set pupils up for a big future with the skills employers need in some of Scotland’s most exciting and fastest growing industries. A Foundation Apprenticeship is an option choice that allows pupils to get real industry experience while they are still at school. Choose a Foundation Apprenticeship at SCQF Level 6 (the same level as a Scottish Higher) in S5 or S6, available in 12 subjects such as Engineering, Scientific Technologies, and Software Development. There are also pilot SCQF Level 4 and 5 Foundation Apprenticeships in selected schools, for pupils from S3 to S6 in Construction, Automotive and Hospitality. Here is a quick guide to Foundation Apprenticeships covering what to expect and how they differ from other school subjects. Visit Foundation Apprenticeships | Apprentices to find out what’s available and to apply online. Apprenticeships.scot Apprenticeships.scot is the place to go for apprenticeships in Scotland with all the information you need on how to become a Foundation, Modern or Graduate Apprentice. Search and apply for apprenticeship vacancies across Scotland in a wide range of industries and create an online account so it’s straightforward to submit job applications. You can also sign up to the job alert to get the latest job vacancies in your email inbox each week. No matter what stage you’re at, apprenticeships can help you get set for a bright future. Foundation Apprenticeships: get industry experience, the skills employers need, and a recognised qualification while you’re still at school Modern Apprenticeships: work, earn and learn and gain skills, experience and qualifications along the way Graduate Apprenticeships: get a paid job in key sectors, and gain industry experience while you work towards a degree Visit www.apprenticeships.scot to find the right apprenticeship for you. Support for parents and carers How to access career services in school Skills Development Scotland (SDS) is the national career service, and they have careers advisers in every state secondary school in Scotland. The SDS career service helps people develop their career management skills and make confident decisions for their future. Pupils can speak to their SDS careers adviser throughout the school year and will also be supported by them at key times such as starting S1, making option choices, and preparing for moving on from school. This service will be delivered through drop-ins, one-to-one appointments, and group learning sessions. There is lots of useful career information and advice available at any time through Scotland’s career website My World of Work. There is also a dedicated area for parents and carers with information to help you have career conversations at home. If you or your young person would like to make an appointment with your school careers adviser, please contact Jennifer Millar.
Enhanced Personalised Support (SLC)
Enhanced Personalised Support (SLC)
MCR Pathways
MCR Pathways
We aim to help young people unlock their potential, no matter their circumstances. Working together with our inspiring mentor community and partners, we can help young people realise their skills and progress toward a positive destination. Our vision is for all young people to experience equality in education outcomes, career opportunities, and life chances.
We support young people with diverse, engaging, and inspiring opportunities to help them identify their talents and gain the confidence to progress to a positive post-school destination. MCR Pathways works with young people from primary seven and works with them right up until they leave school.
Your school Pathways Coordinator is Louise Healy, who is based in the room across from the library on the first floor.
Your pupil support teacher can refer you to MCR Pathways if they feel you would benefit from having a mentor. Louise would then meet with you and take you through the process of being matched with a mentor and beginning to meet with them on a weekly basis. Once you are matched with a mentor, you will meet with them for one period a week. Your mentor is someone you can talk to and who can offer advice around things such as what you want to do after you leave school, building confidence and offering general support.
If you have any questions regarding MCR Pathways, feel free to drop by to speak to Louise!
Aspire
Aspire
Aspire is South Lanarkshire's targeted employability support programme for young people who are at risk of missing out on a positive future when they leave school. The programme can be enrolled in during the last six months of school, and all participants have a dedicated Vocational Development worker who will develop an individual plan to support their progression to a positive future.
College-based leaver programmes
A range of college-based programmes are available for winter and summer leavers, including construction trades and creative industries such as beauty therapy, hair, makeup artistry, and childcare. The programmes are delivered at South Lanarkshire College and New College Lanarkshire.
Who is it for?
Young people who are interested in progressing to further education when they leave school can sustain 3 days per week of attendance.
When is it delivered?
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9:15 am-2:15 pm.
RISE Programme
The RISE programme gives young people the opportunity to take part in group work designed to focus on personal and social development, health and wellbeing, employability skills, outdoor activities and keeping fit.
The programme is flexible and designed around the needs of young people, and delivery takes place in Cambuslang and Clydesdale.
Who is it for?
Young people who are disengaged from learning would benefit from confidence-building activities.
When is it delivered?
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9:15 am-2:15 pm.
Individualised 1-1 support
For young people who are not ready to engage in the college-based or RISE programmes, a bespoke programme of 1-1 support is available. This will be flexible around a young person's needs and may include:
Early engagement and confidence building
Support to remove barriers to participation
Signposting and support to access wider services
Engagement with parents and carers
Vocational tasters
Volunteering
Health and Wellbeing
Work placements.
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