Early Careers Adviser – June 2023

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

Glasgow's largest skills, career & apprenticeship event.

At SkillsScotland, school leavers will have the chance to meet local and national employers and high-quality education providers face-to-face to gain expert career advice and plan their careers. This year, they will be welcoming 4,000 young people to SkillsScotland, making it the largest in-person free careers, training, and modern apprenticeship employment event in the Glasgow and wider area.

MDS Join The Early Careers Marketplace 

We are thrilled to announce that MDS has joined the Early Careers Marketplace! This exciting collaboration opens up new opportunities for early career candidates to discover.

MDS is the UK’s foremost provider of management training for the food industry. Founded in 1986 as a not-for-profit membership organisation, MDS create a pipeline of well trained, capable leaders to work in all aspects of the food supply chain.

Support Your Mental Health: A Resource from the Mental Health Foundation.

We understand the importance of mental health for early career candidates, and we want to ensure you have the resources you need to thrive. Thanks to the Mental Health Foundation, we encourage you to prioritize your well-being by exploring their valuable resources. 

Amazon to fund 350 apprenticeships and traineeships

In a significant boost to the creative industry, Amazon has unveiled its plans to fund 350 apprenticeships and traineeships, with a specific emphasis on the fields of TV, film, and books.

Extra support secured for Scottish electrical apprenticeships

Scotland's electrical sector has received a training boost after it was confirmed that the next intake of electrical apprentices and adult trainees will again be financially supported.

NFTS Scotland launches trainee programme for technical TV roles.

Trainees will be exposed to a wide range of technical roles and industry practices, including multi-camera studio production and outside broadcasting.

PODCAST: Happiness Break

Happiness Break, psychologist Dacher Keltner and guests guide you through research-based practices to develop more compassion, resilience to stress, and moments of joy and inspiration. And they explain the science behind why these practices work--all in under 10 minutes. A happiness break in your day.