CURRENT LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES
More vacancies might be advertised on:
www.apprenticeshipsinscotland.com
www.facebook.com/SDSAberdeen
www.facebook.com/opportunities-for-all-aberdeenshire
www.gov.uk
www.mappit.org.uk
www.gumtree.com
www.myworldofwork.co.uk
www.apprenticeships.scot
Upcoming Events:
· Police Scotland Youth Volunteers -Interested in a career with Police Scotland?Fraserburgh's Police Scotland Youth Volunteers (PSYV) group will be visited by two of Police Scotland's Sergeants at their group meeting on Monday 20th November between 19:00 - 21:00 at the Assembly of God Hall, Fraserburgh.The group would like to invite anyone between the age of 13 - 17 who is interested in joining the PSYV or would like information on careers within Police Scotland. The discussion will cover the role and expectations of a Police Officer, career progression, enterance requirements and what they can do to prepare for the role. They will also cover the options of becoming a Special Constable as an option to gain valuable life/work experience and a way of contributing to the community.For further information and to hold a place for a young person, please contact
· EY, one of the world's leading accountancy and audit firms are holding a future of work networking evening for senior phase pupils on Thursday2ndNovemberbetween 6pm and 8pm at their office in Aberdeen.Young people can find out more about the entry pathways into EY and what skills they need in the workplace of the future. There will also be an opportunityto meet and chat with current team working in the business.
· Looking for a Job? 16-19 years old?
Let us help you! Join our shmuTRAIN Positive Transitions Employability Course, where over 80% secure work (or further training/college)within 12-18 weeks.
Trainees also receive £55 wages per week + bus fares.
Please come along and join us at our PositiveTransitions Recruitment Day Wednesday 11th October 1pm – 4pm
Call 01224 515013 for more details or email .
*Trainees must not already be in education, training, or employment
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Scotland's premier eventsseries of careers, jobs, skills and apprenticeship events for 14 - 19 year olds and their key influencers is fast approaching.On 7th November 2017, the series will come to Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre where it is forecast that 2000 visitors will attend.
Exhibitors information
· CHRISTMAS JOBSFAIR WEDNESDAY 18TH OCTOBER 10.00AM - 1.00PM
THE TOWN HOUSE, UNION STREET, ABERDEEN
Meet employers from a variety of sectors including:ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL ASDAAVON DRIVERHIREFIRST BUS
HERMESKINEXLADBROKE CORAL MARKS & SPENCERDEBENHAMS
PARAMOUNT CARE POUNDLAND PREMIER INN PRIMARKYODEL
SMYTH’S TOYS STAGECOACH TESCO THE ARMY THE AIR FORCE
BLUE ARROW HOME BARGAINS THE RANGE RS MCCOLL’S MARRIOTT
For more information, please contact your work coach .(DWP)
Other Opportunities:-
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Entier's 'Fresh Olives Roadshow,'to recruit ambitious and talented young people into Entier's award-winning Fresh Olives apprenticeship programmeis back bigger and better than beforethis school year.This year, Entier is running its roadshow across the whole of the region, and will seek to recruit young people into apprenticeship roles across the business, not just in professional cookery.
Young people will take part in a workshop at Entier's headquarters at Westhill, before taking part in a practical cookery skills session if they wish to secure a cookery apprenticeship. For those who wish to secure an apprenticeship in the business functions of the business, young people will have the opportunity to gain a work experience placement or presentation opportunity about why they want to join the business.
'Fresh Olives' is Entier's sector leading apprenticeship programme. It is a three-year programme, during which the young person will also complete a SVQ with the support of their line manager and Entier will educate all Fresh Olive apprentices – regardless of their jobs within the business – on what it really means to work in this sector. All will take part in a variety of fantastic experiential opportunities which vary from attending chef demonstrations with some of the best chef’s in the country to visiting suppliers to get an understanding of what is involved in the food process from start to finish.
Register Now
Please get in touch with your DYW North East point of contact for more details andto secure places for your pupils by 13/10/2017.
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· Work Experience Opportunities British Heart Foundation – Furniture & Electrical Store 236 Union Street, Aberdeen
BHF’s Furniture & Electrical store has a number of Work Experience opportunities–
Customer Service, Telephone/Admin,Warehouse, Cash Desk, Store Merchandiser, Electrical Function Tester, Online Listings, Restorer/Repairer, Stock Generation
If you are interested in any of these roles, please contact your Work Coach to discuss suitability or phone Ruth on 01224 804553
If you are not an Aberdeen Jobcentre customer but would like to volunteer, pop into the store and ask for Lauren.
· Arnold Clark are offering an extendedwork experience opportunity, which could lead to a full time apprenticeship!Arnold Clark is offering an extended work experience placement in a customer-facing role with their experienced Service Advisors. The candidate will spend one full day or two half days a week from October to April, gaining lots of experience in customer service, administration, organisation, problem solving and planning.
Following the placement, there may be the opportunity tosecure a customer service apprenticeship - a valuable qualification that is relevant in almost any sector.
For more information, please contact:
· The Princes Trust Development Award offers funding to train, learn or help get a job for 14-25 year olds. https://www.princes-trust.org.uk/he…/get-funding-train-learn
The award can cover costs up to £500; tools or equipment for a job or qualification e.g. hairdressing kit, carpentry tools, chef whites; course fees; interview clothes; license fees e.g. CSCS card (construction) or SIA license (security); childcare costs to help single parents access short term edu-cation; tansport to a new job until first pay cheque.
Our Development Awards can help to cover costs such as: course fees, transport or equipment to help you achieve your plan to get into education, training or employment. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you can receive up to £500.
Who can apply? You may be eligible if you are a UK resident and are:
Aged 14-17 and do not have/are not expecting to achieve 5 GCSEs grades A-C-(or equivalent), or
Aged 17-25 and unemployed or working fewer than 16 hours a week, or in education fewer than 14 hours a week
· Score Group PLC
ENTRY QUALIFICATION
5 x National 4 or 5 to include: English, Maths and Science/technical subjects
PROFILE
We seek enthusiastic and go ahead male and female apprentices with good communication, problem solving and work ethic.These January start apprenticeships would suit a 5th or 6th year pupil with the necessary qualifications who feels they are ready to embrace the world of work.
CONTENT OF APPRENTICESHIP
During your apprenticeship journey you will be presented with a series of practical and academic development opportunities leading to a full Modern Apprenticeship including SVQ levels 2 and 3, National Certificate and HNC qualifications.
The first year of the apprenticeship is common to all, after which you will be placed in an appropriate department. Departments include a mix of practical workshops and office based technical roles.
HOW TO APPLY
Please apply in writing on a Score Application Form available through your guidance department or at the Score Reception.
The deadline for accepting applications is 24th November.
· Be More At The University Of Aberdeen
Undergraduate prospectus for 2018 now available - apply now!http://bit.ly/2mvmBYK
· Are you Unemployed ?
Have you passed the CSCS test orabout tosit the test?
Interested in gainingexperience on a local construction site?
For more information/to apply, please contact your Jobcentre work coach or the Aberdeen Jobcentre employer team on 01224 802512
or email
· Young Scot has teamed up with the Money Advice Service and is looking to work with a group of 15 students from across Scotland, aged 16-25, over 12 months to think about what support young people in Scotland have to make the most of their money. How do you Save, Study and Spend your money?
Grab the opportunity to help shape services and decision making across Scotland, develop and test out new ideas, develop your skills to make your CV really stand out and meet some new people!
Find out more and apply here – http://young.scot/things-to-do/events/edinburgh/savestudyspend/
· The British Army is the largest provider of apprenticeships in the UK. Almost 95% of entrants are registered for an apprenticeship. Opportunities are available regardless of the trade or cap badge. Entrants join and range from engineering to IT, catering to healthcare, logistics to security and more.
Benefits -Individuals complete their apprenticeships through a mix of formal instruction and on the job experience. They receive regular army rates of pay which starts at over £17k and increases with experience and promotion. In addition soldiers benefit from subsidised food and accommodation and free access to first class health care, fitness and sporting facilities.
Age- 16 yearsto 32 years 11 months.
Gender -Apprenticeship are available to both male and female applicants.
Qualification requirements:Many trades do not require applicants to hold any academic qualifications
Action:Applications are submitted on line http://www.army.mod.uk/join/join.aspx
· Department of Work and Pensions-STEPS AHEAD MENTORING PROGRAMME 18 - 24YR OLDS
Are you a young person with little or no work experience and possibly lacking in confidence?
Are you a school/college leaver keen to understand the behaviours and attitude expected by employers, to ensure you are prepared for work?
If so then this mentoring programme, designed by CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development), may be able to help.
You will receive advice from qualified recruitment and HR professionals.Receive up to 6 face-to-face mentoring meetings. Advise on CV writing, interview tips and skills, job hunting techniques and developing self confidence.
For further information, please contact your Work Coach or call 01224 804 553
· SSE Apprenticeship programme 2017
Opportunity to apply for trainee engineer positions and business apprenticeships based in England
http://bit.ly/2aIGRBH
· CV sessions at Meldrum Library - help to create CV’s & Covering Letters is available by appointment. Please contact SDS centre on 01467 623623to be referred for this service.
· RAF Apprenticeships
An apprenticeship in the RAF offers the chance to gain a UK-recognised trade qualification as part of a challenging and unique career.
www.aberdeenguarantees.com/training/vacancies/raf-apprenticeships
· Interested in a Land-based Internship? See the Ringlink website for details of paid work placements in farm work, estates, forestry etc. Apply online at ...... http://www.ringlinkscotland.co.uk/component/content/article/1-latest-news/35-internship-scheme
Company / Position / Where Seen / How to apply // Co-op Apprenticeships are re-open for applications. / Direct to SDS / http://us7.campaign-archive2.com/?u=ad6ea66c62b50396e776ca853&id=be9c6d048c / 10/10 /
Card Factory - Aberdeen / Temporary Sales Assistant / Indeed.co.uk / As per link / 10/10 /
Dunelm - Aberdeen / Sales Assistant / Indeed.co.uk / As per link / 10/10 /
Score (Europe) Limited - Peterhead / Modern Apprenticeship - Technical Support (Quality Control) / Indeed.co.uk / As per link / 10/10 /
WHSmith - Banchory / Sales Assistant / Indeed.co.uk / As per link / 10/10 /
Oldmachar Community Preschool - Bridge of Don / Early Years Practitioner or Trainee Practitioner / Indeed.co.uk / As per link / 10/10 /
R&M Electrical Group Ltd - Aberdeen / INTERNAL SALES TRAINEE / Indeed.co.uk / As per link / 10/10 /
Toolstation Bridge of Don / Part Time Retail Assistant - Aberdeen Bridge Of Don / Indeed.co.uk / As per link / 10/10 /
ASDA - Huntly AB54 / Checkout Operator / Indeed.co.uk / As per link / 10/10 /
Halfords - Aberdeenshire / Bike Technician 30hrs / Indeed.co.uk / As per link / 10/10 /
ASDA een AB10 / Personal Shopper - Home Shopping / Indeed.co.uk / As per link / 10/10 /
Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd - Aberdeen / Gold host / Indeed.co.uk / As per link / 10/10 /
Next PLC - Aberdeen / Christmas Support Team / Indeed.co.uk / As per link / 10/10 /
Sodexo - Aberdeen AB10 / Front of House General Assistant / Indeed.co.uk / As per link / 10/10 /
VSA - Aberdeen City / General Assistant Broomhill Park / Indeed.co.uk / As per link / 10/10 /
Swissport International Ltd. - Aberdeen / Customer Service Agent (Ticket Desk) / Indeed.co.uk / As per link / 10/10 /
TGI Fridays - Aberdeen AB24 / Bartender / Indeed.co.uk / As per link / 10/10 /
EE - Aberdeen / Customer Advisor / Indeed.co.uk / As per link / 10/10 /
Additions UK - Aberdeen / Christmas Fragrance & Beauty Consultant / Indeed.co.uk / As per link / 10/10 /
Sterling Furniture Group Ltd - Aberdeen / Trainee Sales/Sales Representatives / Indeed.co.uk / As per link / 10/10 /
Wolseley - Inverurie / Warehouse Trainee / Indeed.co.uk / As per link / 10/10 /
Superdrug Apprentices - Aberdeen / Apprentice Sales Adviser / Indeed.co.uk / As per link / 10/10 /
ZARA UK - Aberdeen / Sales Assistant / Cashier ZARA / Indeed.co.uk / As per link / 10/10 /
ASDA - Aberdeen AB10 / George Colleague / Indeed.co.uk / As per link / 10/10 /
Codona's - Aberdeen / Catering Assistant - Winter Festival / Indeed.co.uk / As per link / 10/10 /
H Samuel - Aberdeen / Apprentice Sales Associate / Indeed.co.uk / As per link / 10/10 /
Bridge of Don Dental Practice - Aberdeen AB23 / Dental Nurse qualified or trainee / Indeed.co.uk / As per link / 10/10 /
ASDA - Aberdeen AB10 / Checkout Operator / Indeed.co.uk / As per link / 10/10 /
Boots - Aberdeen / Trainee Pharmacy Advisor (Trainee Dispenser) / Indeed.co.uk / As per link / 10/10 /
Hugh macdonald@davidson, Inverurie / Optical assistant
Duties to include reception and pre eye testing screening.
Full time training will be provided.
Applicants should be outgoing, friendly and computer literate. They should enjoy meeting people and be able /