Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2022 starts next Monday (7 March) and we will be supporting it to show the value of Scottish Apprenticeships to people, business and the economy.

This year’s theme is Apprenticeships Work, which aims to highlight how apprenticeships are providing the skills employers need now and for the future.

​Scottish Apprenticeships work by providing thousands of opportunities to get a job, get paid and get qualified across Scotland every year.

This week’s vacancies for Jobs of the Week include an Apprentice Mechanic and Trainee Store Person at Robertsons Orkney, a Trainee Wind Turbine Engineer at Northern Turbine Services, Seasonal Waiting and Housekeeping Staff at The Lynnfield Hotel and many others.
 
For full details of all the vacancies, and how to apply, check out the link below.
 
A seasonal job is great for gaining valuable experience and skills that you will use all through your life.

Are you a local employer who would like to learn more about how you can help your staff develop?

If so, you may be interested in learning more about Graduate Apprenticeships.

This week’s vacancies for Jobs of the Week include a Trainee Auctioneer at Orkney Auction Mart, Full-time permanent and Seasonal posts with Kenny Foulis Gardening Services, Apprenticeship Opportunities with SSE, Oil and Gas Technical Apprentice Programme with OPITO. Orkney Business Ring are also looking for Temporary Administration Staff.
 
For full details of all the vacancies, and how to apply, check out the link below.
 
Talking about your experiences in an interview - What did you do? What did you achieve? How does this relate to the role?

Third year pupils at Stromness Academy have recently enjoyed a week of activities during the school’s annual Careers Week.

A part of the school calendar since 2019, Careers Week was developed to support pupils in S3, who will shortly be making their subject choices for their fourth year, which can influence where they will end up after school.

This week’s vacancies for Jobs of the Week include an Apprentice Plumber at Steven R Paterson, a Graduate Environmental Consultant with Xodus, a Trainee Dental Nurse with Clyde Munro and many others.
 
For full details of all the vacancies, and how to apply, check out the link below.
 
Do I have enough Experience :/ Yes you do! Hobbies, Certifications and Volunteering count!

Are you someone who is compassionate, enjoys working with people and looking for a career that helps other live their lives to the full?  If so, you may be interested in a new online course which has been developed to help people learn more about careers in Social Care.

'Introduction to a Career in Social Care' is a free six week, part-time, online course being offered by Orkney College UHI.  You will be fully supported by a tutor and will need to commit up to ten hours a week to the course.

It is ideal for anyone aged 16 years and over and, as the course is part-time, you can fit it round your life and existing commitments.

Career opportunities in social care are many and varied, with a variety of services meeting the needs of children, young people and adults of all ages who need support.

The first intake for the course starts on Monday 7 March 2020.  For more information about the course, see the leaflet below or click here to apply.  You can also contact Derek Aiken, Curriculum Lead for Health, Social Care and Education, on (01856) 569 000 or by emailing [email protected] 

Pupils at Kirkwall Grammar School can learn more about the variety of careers available in Orkney and hear from local people undertaking different jobs with DYW Orkney’s Careers in the Spotlight.

Leah, the DYW School Co-ordinator based at the KGS, has been busy speaking to local people about their jobs as part of this regular feature.

Pupils will learn more about the different pathways people have taken into their job, the best thing about it and the qualifications a young person might need to do a similar role.  Pupils can also learn about some of the other skills and experience they should think about developing to help them in their future career.

Currently, pupils can read interviews from a Hairdresser, Teacher and Police Officer.

Careers in the Spotlight can be found on the SDS Orkney and DYW Orkney ‘Opportunities and Careers Information’ noticeboard which is located on the first floor of the school.

​Thank you to all the local people who agreed to be interviewed for sharing their career journey with pupils.

​This week’s vacancies for Jobs of the Week include a HR Assistant at EMEC, three Support for Learning positions with the OIC, a Seasonal position with Kenny Foulis Gardening Services and many others.
 
For full details of all the vacancies, and how to apply, check out the link below.
 
Experience doesn’t just come from a job. You gain transferable skills from participating in clubs, sports and volunteering as well!