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Introduction to the World of Work (Secondary)

Work Inspiration and Preparation Provided by e-Sgoil

Description:

Providing information on general careers and apprenticeships.

Standalone Sessions - general careers advice:

General Employability -practical workshop guiding learners through key industries and roles. Offers hands-on interview practice, using STAR technique.
Apprenticeships -workshop where learners discover what an apprenticeship is and the many such roles available across different industries.

Series of 4 sessions - a look at the world of work

All about You - your personal values, interests and skills. Which jobs might suit your skill set?
Applying for Work - What is a CV? Match your skills and qualities to the Job Advert.
Job Interview - How to be successful at interview with an interactive interview game.
First Day of Work - What to expect? How to make a good impression.

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.

Supporting web link Opens in a new window https://www.e-sgoil.com/dyw-live/courses/25-26/introduction-to-the-world-of-work-secondary/

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Offer details

Open date

31st August - 30th April 2026 (1hr)

Location

Online

Related industries

Agriculture and land

Chemical sciences

Creative

Energy

Financial services

Healthcare

Food and drink

Engineering and manufacturing

Digital technologies

Construction and built environment

Life sciences

Social care

Transport

Education

Hospitality and catering

Public sector and security services

Retail

Tourism

Learning

Awareness

Audience

Secondary S4 to S6 (14-18 year old)

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