Early Careers Adviser – February 2024

Welcome to Early Careers Adviser - a member update for young people and their influencers from EarlyCareers.Scot, Scotland’s Early Careers Marketplace. 

Sky Early Careers Spotlight

Apply now and ignite your career at Sky in Livingston! Explore exceptional apprenticeships with a competitive starting salary: £22k + per annum.

At Sky, they're not just offering jobs; they're inviting you to join a supportive community committed to your professional growth. As an Apprentice at Sky, you'll embark on a journey where you'll earn while you learn, guided by comprehensive support every step of the way.

Why Sky? 
No matter your background, skills, or passions, there's a place for you to thrive. At Sky, they believe that better begins with diversity and inclusion.

What Sets Sky Apart?

• Competitive Salary: Starting from £22k + per annum.
• Inclusive Opportunities: No educational barriers for select roles.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy perks like free Sky Q, subsidized restaurants, games rooms, gym access, and cutting-edge learning platforms like Sky Learn.
• Supportive Environment: Join a network of colleagues dedicated to your success and growth.
   

Ready to Launch Your Career with Sky? Grab the opportunity to work with a company that values your potential and invests in your future. 

View Kara's day in the life as a business administration apprentice. >>

HSBC UK Work Experience Programme 2024 - Closing 3rd March.

If you're keen to get an introduction to what a career in financial services might be like, this programme is for you. 

The HSBC UK Work Experience Programme takes place throughout June, July and August each year and is aimed at those in full-time education years S4 - S6 (at the time of the programme). 

Over the course of the programme, they typically offer a mixture of hybrid, virtual and in-person, hands-on work experience, as well as feedback on how you can develop, tips on recruitment processes for the future, and opportunities to network with a range of their HSBC colleagues.

Dates for the programme this year: 24^th – 28^th June 2024.

Scottish Apprenticeships Week - March 4th - 11th.

Scottish Apprenticeship Week celebrates the invaluable contributions of apprentices across Scotland, showcasing their talents, dedication, and impact on various industries.

There are lots of great event's to get involved with. 

Diageo’s Learning for Life celebrates 10th anniversary and 6,000 graduates

Launched in Scotland in February 2014 as part of an effort to tackle youth unemployment by creating training and employment opportunities in the hospitality industry, more than 2,000 people in Scotland have gone through the programme, growing into a UK-wide initiative with more than 6,000 people graduating over the past decade.

100 apprenticeships on offer at Moray jobs fair

Some of Moray's biggest employers are going to be at a jobs fair with more than a hundred apprenticeships on offer.

Robert Greene: A Process for Finding & Achieving Your Unique Purpose

Robert Greene, multiple New York Times bestselling author and expert on human psychology and behavior both at the individual and group levels and in the context of relationships, careers, and society. In this podcast they discuss how to find, pursue and achieve one’s unique life purpose, and how to best learn from good and hard experiences along that journey.