Developing Young Workforce
Spirit AeroSystems
Engineering Apprenticeship Spirit AeroSystems is looking for apprentices to join the team! Closes on the 28th Feb at 23:00.
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JP Morgan
We have been informed that JP Morgan have opened their apprenticeship applications for students wishing to start in October 2021. Apprentices will earn a graduate level apprentice honours degree (4.5 years) as part of their studies through a highly successful partnership with University of Strathclyde. More details below:
Roles in Software Engineering in Glasgow
Entry Criteria: ABBC or equivalent, including Mathematics or Computer Science or Physics, at Scottish Higher (or equivalent), plus National 5 English.
Start Salary (rising after 15 months): £19,000 + Benefits
Applicants will go through a multi-stage selection process which will operate on a rolling basis so applications should be made promptly to avoid disappointment.
Apply here or visit our careers website to find out more
We have been informed that JP Morgan have opened their apprenticeship applications for students wishing to start in October 2021. Apprentices will earn a graduate level apprentice honours degree (4.5 years) as part of their studies through a highly successful partnership with University of Strathclyde. More details below:
Roles in Software Engineering in Glasgow
Entry Criteria: ABBC or equivalent, including Mathematics or Computer Science or Physics, at Scottish Higher (or equivalent), plus National 5 English.
Start Salary (rising after 15 months): £19,000 + Benefits
Applicants will go through a multi-stage selection process which will operate on a rolling basis so applications should be made promptly to avoid disappointment.
Apply here or visit our careers website to find out more
Please see below the College and DYW Programme
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Foundation Apprenticeship Case Studies
Louise (Ayr Campus) – Carrick Academy
https://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/news-events/2019/march/ayrshire-schoolgirl-flying-through-apprenticeship/
https://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/news-events/2019/march/ayrshire-schoolgirl-flying-through-apprenticeship/
Megan (Irvine Campus)
https://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/news-events/2019/february/practical-learning-helps-open-ayrshire-schoolgirl-s-eyes-to-career-options/
https://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/news-events/2019/february/practical-learning-helps-open-ayrshire-schoolgirl-s-eyes-to-career-options/
Becky (Ayr Campus)
https://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/news-events/2019/february/apprenticeship-provides-future-foundation-for-becky/
https://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/news-events/2019/february/apprenticeship-provides-future-foundation-for-becky/
S2 I Can Do Anything Event
Thanks to the following companies for attending the I Can Do Anything Event at Prestwick Academy. If you would like any further information on the careers on offer, please use the links below.
RT Resourcing : www.rtresources.co.uk/
UWS : www.uws.ac.uk/
SRUC: www.sruc.ac.uk/
Thorne Travel: www.thornetravel.com
GE Caledonian: www.ge.com/uk/
UTC: www.utcaerospacesystems.com/
Vets for Pets: www.vets4pets.com/
NATs: www.prestwickaerospace.com/aerospace-capability/nats/
Thanks to the following companies for attending the I Can Do Anything Event at Prestwick Academy. If you would like any further information on the careers on offer, please use the links below.
RT Resourcing : www.rtresources.co.uk/
UWS : www.uws.ac.uk/
SRUC: www.sruc.ac.uk/
Thorne Travel: www.thornetravel.com
GE Caledonian: www.ge.com/uk/
UTC: www.utcaerospacesystems.com/
Vets for Pets: www.vets4pets.com/
NATs: www.prestwickaerospace.com/aerospace-capability/nats/
Positive Destination Event
Thanks to all the employers and organisations who made this such a positive event!
Thanks to all the employers and organisations who made this such a positive event!

Wednesday 7th February 2018 This sessions Positive Destination Event was a great success! Parents/Careers were invited to attend during their child’s House session. S4/S5/S6 pupils attend the Houses, Depute Heads, Guidance staff and the school Career Adviser were also on hand during the allotted periods to support pupils.
The following organisations were present during the Event. It provided a rare opportunity for pupils and parents to speak directly with staff about their experiences, recruitment procedures and any additional information that may be useful in securing either a position or a place with any of the organisations listed below:
Please use the following links to discuss career options with your young person.
Scotrail : www.scotrail.co.uk/about-scotrail/careers
NATs: www.nats.aero/careers/vacancies/
RT Resourcing : www.rtresources.co.uk
UWS : www.uws.ac.uk
Spirit : www.spiritaero.com/careers
William Duncan : www.williamduncan.co.uk
Army : www.army.mod.uk/careers
RAF : www.raf.mod.uk/RECRUITMENT
Navy : www.royalnavy.mod.uk/MadeInTheNavy/Role-Finder
SRUC : www.sruc.ac.uk
Morrisons: http://www.mymorrisonsjobs.co.uk/
City of Glasgow College : www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk
GE Caledonian : www.geaviation.com
UTC : www.utcaerospacesystems.com
GSK : www.gsk.com
Graham and Sibbald (Surveyors) : www.g-s.co.uk
David Gillespie (STEM Ambassador – Advanced airframes, composites, and Robotics) : www.utcaerospacesystems.com
Daniel Johnston (STEM Ambassador – MEng at Strathclyde and Language Ambassador) : www.strath.ac.uk
Ayrshire College http://www1.ayrshire.ac.uk/