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FUTURE Careers Convention 2018

PORTOBELLO HIGH

SCHOOL

CAREERS

CONVENTION

22 FEBRUARY 2018

PORTOBELLO HIGH SCHOOL

CAREERS CONVENTION

22 FEBRUARY 2018

13.15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Pupils

6:00 pm – 7.45 p.m. Pupils / Parents / Carers

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Welcome to Portobello High School’s Careers Convention.

We hope that you will find the day worthwhile, whether you are coming to receive

advice or to offer it. The careers convention has been organised by the Enterprise

in Education Committee with assistance from Skills Development Scotland.

2. Pupils and Parents / Carers are invited to attend

We hope that a large number of Parents / Carers will come along to the evening

session and that parental involvement will encourage our young people to think

carefully about their futures.

This is an excellent opportunity to obtain expert advice straight from those who

know best. Our representatives come from a wide variety of organisations – e.g.

colleges, universities, trades, professions, etc. Please make good use of this

careers – focused event on your doorstep.

3. This booklet is a guide to the different organisations present today and gives advice

on the opportunities they offer.

4. All general enquiries about careers not mentioned, will be dealt with by Skills

Development Scotland.

School Careers Advisors - Martin Brynes

The address of your local careers centre is :-

Skills Development Scotland

79 Shandwick Place

EDINBURGH

EH2 4SD

Tele No : (0131) – 313 6273

A representative of Skills Development Scotland will attend on the night

UNIVERSITIES

Sciences - Biological, Biomedical, Chemistry, Science - Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer,

Clinical, Geosciences,Health and Social Science, Medicine, Astronomy, Neuroscience, Psychology,

Molecular, Genetic, Population Health Science, Philosophical, Anthropological and Film Studies,

Philosophy, Psychology, Social and Political, Music, Divinity, Economics and Finance, English,

Astronomy, Physics, Veterinary, Geography and Geosciences, History,

Engineering, Medicine, Humanities International Relations, Mathematics, Statistics

Mathematics, Business, Divinity, Economics, Modern Languages, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland,

Language, History, Archaeology, Literature, Law, Art History, Classics

Education, Humanities, Art

Accountancy, Anthropology, Archaeology Social Science, Criminology, Social Work,

Behavioural Studies, Bio Chemistry and Environmental Sciences Sociology and Social Policy, Aquaculture,

Biomedical, Biotechnology, Business Management Biological and Environmental Sciences,

Celtic and Anglo Saxon Studies, Chemistry, Marine Biology, Animal Biology, Biology,

Computing, Computing Science, Dentistry, Divinity Conservation Biology and Management,

Economics, Education, Engineering, English, European Studies, Cell Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science,

Exercise and Health Science, Film and Visual Culture, Finance Outdoor Education, Geography,

French, Gaelic Studies, Genetics, Geography, Geology, German, Computing Science, English Studies,

History of Art, Immunology, Language and Logistics, Law Film, Media & Journalism, History and Politics,

Legal Studies, Maths, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine Philosophy and Economics, Scottish

Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Music, Neuroscience with Languages, Cultures and Religion,

Psychology, Pharmacology, Philosophy, Physics, Physiology Religion, Global Cinema and Culture,

Politics and International Relations, Psychology, Real Estate, International Management Studies and

Religious Studies, Scottish Studies, Sociology, Intercultural Studies, Modern Languages,

Spanish and Latin American Studies, Sports and Exercise Science Management Accountancy, Business,

Theology Computing, Business Studies, Economics,

Finance, Human Resource Management, Marketing,

Retail, Nursing, Midwifery, Psychology, Sport

Media, Film and Performing Arts, Accountancy, Banking, Finance, Acting, Business, Marketing,

Psychology and Sociology, Business, Health, Life and Social Sciences, Electrical Engineering,

Occupational Therapy, Art Therapy, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,

Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Radiography, Civil Engineering, Ecotourism, Environmental Biology,

We also offer professional Marine Biology, Biomedical Science, Interior Design,

Events and Hospitality, Dietetics, International Tourism, International Business Studies,

Computing

Nutrition and Biological Sciences, Nursing Information Systems, Creative Industries, Screen Academy,

Speech and Hearing Sciences, Festival and Events Management, Film, Music, Midwifery

Health and Development Nursing, Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying,

Microbiology and Biotechnology, Forensic Biology, Journalism,

Renewable Energy, Veterinary Nursing, Criminology,

Games Development, Graphics Design, Software Technology,

Sports Science, Design, Care, Hospitality Management,

Human Resources, Law, Product Design, Photography,

Pharmaceutical Science, Psychology, Publishing, Television,

Tourism, Transport, Timber Engineering

Accountancy, Applied Languages and Translation, Accounting, Finance, Business Management,

Architectural Engineering, Business, Biological Sciences, Risk Management, Computing, 3D animation,

Finance, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer: Management, Games, Design, Programming

Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Biomedical Science / Applied Biomedical Science

Construction Project Management, Applied Psychology, Audio Technology with Electronics

Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Fashion, Audio Technology with Multimedia, Law,

Language Studies, Information Systems, Interior Design, Engineering: Electrical, Electronic, Energy,

International Business and Language, Computer, Telecommunication, Building Surveying

Marine Biology, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Business, Business & Management, Interactive Media

Nanoscience, Physics, Psychology, Forensic Science, Fashion Marketing, Graphic Design, Journalism, Media

Quantity Surveying, Robotics, Structural Engineering, Environmental management & Planning,

Autonomous and Interactive Systems, Environmental Civil Engineering, Occupational Therapy

Software Engineering, Statistical Modelling, Physiotherapy, Radiology, Oncology, Nursing Studies

Urban Planning and Property Development Midwifery, Psychology, Social Studies, Optometry

FINANCE

Accountancy, Adult Nursing, Advanced Social Work, Anatomical Science, Anatomy, Animation,

Antimicrobial Stewardship, Applied Computing, Applied Computing Games, Applied Maths, Applied

Orthopaedic Technology, Applied Physics, Arabic, Architecture, Archives and records Management,

Art and Design, Art and Humanities, Art and Philosophy, Art, Society and Publics, Art and Social

Sciences, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Avant-garde French Literature, banking and

Finance, Biochemistry, Biological and Biomedical Science, Biological Chemistry and Drug Discovery, Biological Science,

Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Science, Business Economics and Marketing, Cardiovascular and Diabetes Medicine,

Child Nursing, Childhood Practice, Childhood Studies, Chinese (Mandarin), Civil Engineering, Community Learning and

Development, Computing, Dentistry, Digital Interaction Design, Economic Studies, Education, Electronic Engineering,

English, English and Film Studies, English and Politics, Environmental Science, Environmental Sustainability, European

Philosophy, European Politics, Finance, Fine Art, Forensic Anthropology, Forensic Medicine, Genetics, Cancer and

Personalised Medicine, Geography, Geopolitics, Graphic Design, History, Illustration, Interior and Environmental Design,

International Business, International Finance, International Relations, Jewellery and Metal Design, Languages, Law, Liberal

Arts, Life Sciences, Maths, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Mental Health Nursing, Microbiology, Molecular Biology /

Genetics, Neuropharmacology and Behaviour, Neuroscience, Nursing, Pharmacology, Philosophy, Physics, Politics, Product

Design, Professional Development, Psychology, Renewables, Social Work, Textile Design, Town and Regional Planning,

Accountancy and Finance, Biomedical Sciences, Business and Human Resource Management, Civil

and Environmental Engineering, Computer Arts, Computer Games Application Development, Computer

Games Technology, Computing, Construction Management, Counselling, Criminology, Environmental

Science and Technology, Ethical Hacking,

Ethical Hacking and Cyber Security, Fitness, Nutrition and Health, Food and Consumer Studies, Food and Drink Innovation,

Food, Nutrition and Health, Forensic Science, game Design and Production, International Human Resource Management,

Law, Management and Games Industry, marketing and Business, Sound and Music for Games, Sport and Management,

Sport and Psychology, Social Science, Sociology, Strength and Conditioning,

COLLEGES AND TRAINING

Intermediate Art, Fine Art, Painting, The Spa Therapy & Beauty Diploma

Photography, Sculpture, Diploma modules can lead to the Mary Reid

Animation, fashion, Film and Television, and ITEC qualifications. CIDESCO is also available

Glass, Graphic Design, Illustration, Interior Design, if both Beauty Therapy and Body Therapy are studied.

Jewellery, Silversmithing, Performance courses Beauty Specialist with Electricals

Costume, Product Design, Textiles, Beauty Specialist

Architecture and Landscape, Holistic Massage Diploma

History of Art, Anatomy & Physiology

Swedish Body Massage

Face & Scalp Massage

Theory in Complimentary Therapies

Professional Conduct/Ethics

English, Humanities, Army Career Preparation, Dance, Photography,

Music, Theatre Costume, Performing Arts, Sports, Art and Design,

Interior Design, Fashion, Textiles and Arts, Hairdressing,

Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, Wall and Floor Tiling, Counselling,

Electro-technical Services, Fabrication and Welding, Beauty Therapy,

Care and Administration, Computing, Early Education and Childcare

Dental Technology, Engineering Systems, Fitness, Health, Social Care,

Technical Theatre, Travel and Tourism, Computer Animation,

Accounting, Business, Construction, Television, Events Management,

Music, Photography, Hospitality, Graphic Design, Plumbing,

Painting and Decorating, Roofing, Plaster Work, Access Courses

Formally Scottish Agricultural College

Activity Tourism, Agriculture, Animal Care, Aquaculture, Engineering

Countryside, Management and Gamekeeping, Equine,

Farrier and Forgework, Forestry and Arboriculture, Greenkeeping

Golf Course Management, Horticulture, Hospitality, Landscaping,

Management Development, Rural and Land-based Studies,

Sports Coaching and Golf, Veterinary Nursing

Carousel Training Centre NVQ / SVQ qualifications & Modern Apprenticeships

Modern Apprenticeships in Child Training Business and Administration

Carousel Training Centre is the largest child care provider Digital Marketing, Financial Service

in Scotland offering SVQs in Social Services (Children and Young People) Level III. IT & Telecommunications, Warehouse, Storage, Logistics It is a SQA approved centre and provides quality training to the early years. Digital Application, Management, Customer Service

They do this by providing nurseries with Modern Apprentices who Hospitality, Retail, Accounts, Information Security

we then train to a standard of excellence in this very specialized area. Learning and Development

Apprenticeships in Engineering

Engineering Maintenance Apprenticeship, Music and Sound

Business Apprenticeship, Nuclear Foundation Degree Foundation Degrees – Music performance,

Access to Apprenticeships, Smart Metering Apprenticeship Creative Music Production, BA Hons Performance

Technical Foundation Training Scheme, Chemistry Trainee and Industries., BTEC, HNC/HND, Apprenticeships

Guitarists, Bassists, Drummers, Vocalists,

Keyboard Players, Music Technologists

The Edinburgh Guarantee is a vision that all sectors Careers Advice, Modern Apprenticeships.

in the city will work together to ensure that each of Funding for Training, Careers Search,

our school leavers in Edinburgh has the choice of Courses Search

employment and training opportunities available to them.

We can help you find Jobs, Modern Apprenticeships,

Internships, Work Experience or Training Opportunities

in Edinburgh.

Work with 16 to 25-year-olds who are not in Coaching and courses in a variety of sports and activities

employment, education or training, Street League Edinburgh Leisure are the biggest

engages with young people in a structured football and best sport & leisure provider in Edinburgh.

and education 'Academy' programme, with two hours Volunteer positions or employment is available

in the classroom and two hours on the pitch each day. eetleague.co.uk/about-us/at-street-league-

wempact/#sthash.RUX5x5l6.dpu

Construction S kills

The Recruitment and Skills Centre (RSC) Varied careers and opportunities within

at Fort Kinnaird Shopping Centre the National Health Service

supports Employers’ current recruitment in the area

and staff development needs and also Jobseekers to gain and retain employment

A career in social care or childcare

Modern Apprenticeships, Social Services (Children and Young People) SVQ, Social Services and Healthcare SVQ/PDA, Introduction to Social Care

If you are aged 16+ and are just starting out on your working life but can demonstrate a real interest in either childcare or care of adults apply for our Employability Fund Stage 3 course

Our Skills Development Scotland funded programme is designed to help you to

Build up your knowledge and practical experience of caring for adults or children

Gain confidence and employability skills

Find employment in social care or childcare

Police Scotland

The Scottish Police Authority (SPA) is the legal employer of all police staff in Scotland. Some police staff are employed in functions which sit as part of the SPA, such as Forensics, but the majority of police staff fall under the direction and control of the Chief Constable and work in departments which are part of Police Scotland.

Police Scotland’s purpose is to improve the safety and wellbeing of people, places and communities in Scotland. Our focus is on keeping people safe which is at the heart of everything that we do.

Law

Information on Court Law, Family, Environmental and Government links

Royal Bank of Scotland

Employment in the Financial Sector

Apprenticeships, International Business,

Graduate Courses

Careers with the RAF include. Aircrew,

Air operation support / air traffic control, Join your local squadron as a trial, when you get to

Communications & Intelligence, Force know the other cadets and start basic training. You

Protection, Logistics, Medical and Medical Support, then get gradually introduced to activities as you

Personnel Support, technical & Engineering progress, so you can make the most of every.

Apprenticeships, Training, Scholarships and Sponsorship opportunity that comes your way.

RAF Police, Aerospace System Operator, Flights Ops, Gliding, Air Experience Flights, Cadet Pilot Scheme,

Mover, Firefighter, Chef, Caterer, Driver, Supplier, Cadet Pilot Navigation

Photographer, Intelligence Analysis, Human Resources,

ICT Technician, Aircraft Tech (Engineering)

Royal Regiment of Scotland

Careers in the Army

The Army has the largest apprenticeship programme in the country, with about 75 per cent of new soldiers taking part and over 5,500 completing their apprenticeship training each year. Army apprenticeships are part of a nationally recognised scheme, giving soldiers the chance to work for an employer at the same time as studying for a relevant, work-based qualification.

The Army offers apprenticeships in many careers, including:

engineering

information and communications technologies

construction

driving

animal care

Royal Navy, Royal Navy Engineers, Royal Marines

With world class training in many different fields, the Navy has the ability to turn your aspirations into reality.

Food and Drink, Engineering, Science, Medical, Logistics and HR, IT and Computers, Weapons,

Communication, Air Traffic Control

Apprenticeships in logistics, stores or as drivers A career in retail

We’re not like other retailers. If you have the drive, commitment and grab-life-by-the-trolley-handles attitude,

every day can be amazing here. As an apprentice, you’ll learn the ins and outs of Aldi – one of the fastest-

growing retailers in the country. It’s hands-on, practical work combined with theory, as you work towards a

qualification and a permanent position at Aldi. We’re not going to lie, this is hard work, but it’s also incredibly

rewarding. And with opportunities in Stores, Logistics and Driving, there’s more than one way to succeed here.

You just have to want it.

Edinburgh Airport is Scotland’s busiest airport helping over 13.4 million passengers through the airport in 2017. Edinburgh Airport’s strategy is to grow by providing choice, with passenger and flight numbers projected to continue to increase over the coming years. A range of career opportunities are promoted are available

Landscape Architecture, Environmental Planning, Civil Engineering, Urban Design + Masterplanning, Active Travel

Planning, Landscape Planning, Development Planning, and other Specialist Consultancy Services for Renewable Energy

Planning (N-RIP), Community Engagement, Consultation and Design Charrettes, Production of CGI, 3d Visualisations &

Photomontages

Careers in IT via Microsoft Web Development route

Apprenticeships

As one of Scotland’s leading Dynamics CRM and SharePoint companies, we are committed to taking on

apprentices via our Microsoft Web Development route. We take our apprenticeship scheme very seriously, and

were named Apprentice Employer of the Year 2015 among Scotland’s mid-sized companies

Ingenza is a world leader in the application of industrial biotechnology and synthetic biology,

providing efficient, scalable bioprocesses for the manufacture of chemicals, biologics,

pharmaceuticals and biofuels, from sustainable sources