Careers Advice

Our dedicated Careers team helps every pupil explore their interests, understand their options, and plan a positive path beyond school. Whether you’re thinking about university, an apprenticeship, or employment, we’re here to help.

Your Careers Team


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Kyle Hamilton

Careers Coach — Skills Development Scotland

📅 In school Monday, Tuesday & Thursday

📍 Careers interview room, library

☕ Drop-in lunchtime clinic: Tuesdays 1–1.45pm

📞 0131 3762274

kyle.hamilton@sds.co.uk

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Danielle Hart Adams

Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) School’s Coordinator

Danielle develops and implements a programme of employer engagement, bringing industry insight into the curriculum and highlighting career pathways to support a positive destination beyond school.

Opportunities are shared through the School Bulletin and Blog.

Danielle.Hart.Adams@edinburghchamber.co.uk

Career Resources


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My World of Work

Scotland’s online careers service — tools to help you choose a career, find job vacancies, apprenticeships, and advice on CVs and interviews.

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Apprenticeships.scot

Search for Modern and Foundation Apprenticeships — get a job, get paid and get qualified, in some roles right up to degree level.

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The Edinburgh Guarantee

Vacancies and training opportunities for school leavers, plus job alerts for Edinburgh young people.

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Digital World

Careers in digital technologies in Scotland — inspiration, routes in, and where to study.

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My Kids Career

A resource for parents navigating future jobs, choices and pathways for their child.

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Discover Creative Careers

Explore careers in advertising, architecture, fashion, film, performing arts, publishing and more — and how to get there.