Destinations
Information in this section on:
College and University
The Apprenticeship Family
UCAS/LEAPS/REACH
SAAS/Finance
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Applying to University, conservatoire, college, training or employment? Then look through the following sections to help and support you with this.
Anyone looking to study at University must apply through UCAS and the school will provide a timetable of support, guidance and deadlines to enable you to apply successfully. Mr Waddell will support all S5/6 pupils considering applying to University and will create a Microsoft Teams page to keep you regularly updated on any information you should know.
LEAPSLEAPS
Web: www.leapsonline.org
Twitter @leaps1996
Instagram @leaps1996
Please flick through the slides on the left here and also click below for further Parent & Pupil Information
UCAS
Web: www.ucas.com
Twitter: @ucas_online
Instagram: @ucas_online
How and when to apply? click here for information on what to do before, during and after you apply.
Not sure what subjects or areas to study?
click here to start searching...........
including conservatoire options
REACH
REACH aims to support eligible S4-S6 pupils in local state secondary schools who are considering pursuing degrees or careers in law, medicine or veterinary medicine. See the links below to see if you are eligible for support through REACH, in partnership with the University of Edinburgh.
Click for further information
Click to register
Click for access to pupil resources
Starting your UCAS personal statement?
If you need some help getting started with your UCAS Personal Statement, take a look at our Starting Your UCAS Personal Statement blog post for some tips on where to begin.
Editing your UCAS personal statement online resources
Put the final touches to your UCAS Personal Statement with our online resources. Wherever you plan to apply, these resources will provide you with practical tips to help you edit and finalise your UCAS Personal Statement.
Forth Valley College
Did you know that Forth Valley College have courses that begin in January, so if you return to school but feel you may have made the wrong decisions then this could be an option -
Click here for info on Jan start courses
Click here for full time courses starting in August
Click here for courses that can be studied whilst still at school
Apprenticeship Family
Scan the QR code or click link in picture to take you to the website to access apprenticeship opportunities across Scotland.
Forth Valley College also have:
Foundation Apprenticeship courses which are studied whilst still at school and Modern Apprenticeship opportunities
Find out about Graduate Apprenticeships too
Employment
There are lots of websites hosting information about vacancies locally and nationally. Check out a few of these to help you get started:
Developing Young Workforce (DYW)
To see the latest Forth Valley DYW Bulletin please click here for a variety of opportunities that are on offer for pupils. See Mrs Hepburn (PT Positive Destinations) if you are interested in any of them.
Support with student finance?
Check out the SAAS website for more information on student finance:
No idea?
Look through the careers section of our Faculty books?
Have you used the My World of Work toolkit?
Search through this list of possible careers?
Why not check out our Alumni page to help you?
Make an appointment with our Careers Advisor Gillian?
Speak to your Head of House in school?
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