Career Academies

Posted on Sep 4, 2013 | No Comments

CAREER ACADEMIES – is a unique opportunity for young people coming into Fifth Year, to gain: practical experience through completing an internship (not work experience) practical experience working with key industry people discussing employment, jobs, etc.- network with other young people within the programme to widen your contacts  http://www.careeracademies.org.uk/

To apply for a position in this unique programme, you need to meet the following criteria.

 *   Be 16 years old by the start of this programme or by Summer 2014
 *   Be completing 2 or 3 Highers
 *   Have good grades in Standard Grade English and Maths
 *   Be planning on staying on in school until the end of Sixth Year
 *   Be available/able to take part in the paid internship during Summer 2014 (4 weeks of school hols)
 *   Have the right to work in the UK
 *   Have parental agreement about participation
 *   Be able to attend Friday afternoon ‘Guru’ Lectures and Visits (not all Fridays)

(Contact Ms ONeill Support for Pupils) Further information on school noticeboards