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Your Options

This section will give you a chance to find out more about all of the local options and opportunities that are available to people leaving school. These include undertaking an apprenticeship, moving straight into employment, going to college or undertaking some volunteering.  You will also find short films from local providers who will give more information about the options available to you.

 Watch the following presentation for more information about this section.


If you're having problems accessing the above presentation, you can view the powerpoint here.

To hear the narration with this presentation, select Slide Show and play the presentation from the beginning.

Provider Films

The following short films are from local providers, who can tell you about the support they can give you.

​In the 'Information Sheet' section below, you will also find details, and contacts for these and other providers.

Apprenticeships

​If you want to learn while you earn, an apprenticeship may be the choice for you. Orkney College UHI offer a range of Modern Apprenticeships you may be interested in.

Connect Project

If you are unsure of what steps to take next, or are not ready to move on to employment or further training, the Connect Project may be right for you.

Volunteering with VAO

A good way to develop the skills and experience that employers look for in their employees is to volunteer.

JobCentre Plus

Jobcentre Plus can help you find work through services such as job-hunting programmes and external job vacancies, while it also provides financial support to eligible job hunters.

Hear FRom Local Apprentices

If you want to learn more about Modern Apprentices, you can hear more from some local young people who have all undertaken an apprenticeship.  You can view these films here.

Activities

The activity you can complete for this section is:

  • Considering your Options - This will help you find out more about the options available and what the benefits of each option may be.
Considering your Options

Information sheets

The below links will take you to information sheets which provide you with more details about some of the options available to you, as well as contact details for local providers.

If you are planning to apply for College, you will also find an information sheet to help you write the personal statement for your application form.  Details of writing a personal profile for your CV can be found in the CVs section here. 
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  • Home
  • Young People
    • Careers in... >
      • Aquaculture
      • Construction
      • Early Years & Childcare
      • Energy
      • Food & Drink Production
      • Health & Social Care
      • Land-based
      • Retail
      • Tourism & Hospitality
    • My Options >
      • Apprenticeships
      • College
      • University
      • Employment
      • Planning for the Future >
        • Making Decisions
        • Your Options
        • Finding and Getting a Job
      • Your Next Steps
    • Get Hired >
      • The CV
      • The Job Application
      • The Job Interview
    • Stand out from the crowd >
      • 10 Ways to get Experience
      • Make the Most of Your Work Experience
      • Get Creative
    • Work Placements
    • Employment Rights
  • Employers
    • Get Involved
    • Activity Planner
    • Employer Testimonials
    • Ways to Engage
    • Apprenticeships
    • Hire a young person
  • Education
    • Marketplace for Education
  • Parents
    • Discovering their career options
    • Choosing their next steps
    • Getting their first job
    • Unlocking their potential
  • Latest News
    • #NoWrongPath
    • Orkney Careers Fair 2024
  • Work Placements