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A First Look at the World of Work (Primary)

Work Inspiration and Preparation Provided by e-Sgoil

Description:
These sessions aim to introduce upper primary aged pupils to the world of work encouraging them to think about their skills and qualities, their own personal 'Brand' and what the first day of school might look like. These sessions can be used as stand alone though are more beneficial as a suite of sessions.

Session Details:

All about me; the skills and qualities young learners have acquired through their interests and activities.
Communication and Networking Skills; practical tips with students to help them communicate effectively.
The first day of work; what to think about and what to expect.

DYW Context:
Introducing upper primary to the job market and world of work.

Certificate:

By completing learner feedback - link in chat - a certificate of Achievement will be sent to individual learner’s glow email address. N.B. Feedback cannot be completed for the class by the teacher.

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Offer details

Open date

31st August - 24th June 2026 (45mins)

Location

Online

Related industries

Food and drink

Engineering and manufacturing

Digital technologies

Construction and built environment

Agriculture and land

Chemical sciences

Creative

Energy

Financial services

Healthcare

Hospitality and catering

Education

Transport

Social care

Life sciences

Tourism

Retail

Public sector and security services

Learning

Awareness

Audience

Primary school pupil

Available to

Aberdeen City

Aberdeenshire

Angus

Argyll and Bute

Clackmannanshire

Dumfries & Galloway

Dundee City

East Ayrshire

East Dunbartonshire

East Lothian

East Renfrewshire

Edinburgh (City of)

Eilean Siar

Falkirk

Fife

Glasgow

Highland

Inverclyde

Midlothian

Moray

North Ayrshire

North Lanarkshire

Orkney Islands

Perth & Kinross

Renfrewshire

Scottish Borders

Shetland Islands

South Ayrshire

South Lanarkshire

Stirling

West Dunbartonshire

West Lothian