Get Work Ready is an exciting programme of events and resources for young people, educators, parents and carers across Edinburgh, Midlothian and East Lothian.

Your Choices

WHO: S1-3 pupils

Your Next Steps

WHO: S4-6 & College pupils

Find Out More Below

your choices

Your Choices aims to inform young people of the pathways from school subjects to the world of work.

Curriculum Packs: With emphasis on nine curriculum areas, you can access specific resources that look at how the subjects relate to careers; highlight which transferable skills young people will learn; and give examples of the pathways that other people who studied that subject have followed.

Employer Spotlights: To help you think about how your subjects might lead to a career, we've asked employers and organisations from Edinburgh, Midlothian and East Lothian to give us an insight into their subject choices and their current roles.
  
Event 1: Gives young people the opportunity to hear first-hand from three employers working in Science Technology Engineering and Maths (STEM), with a focus on what subjects are important for their job role. 
 
Live events will be scheduled throughout the year to give young people the opportunity to hear directly from employers and apprentices and will include Q&A sessions for parent and carers.

Click on the buttons below to access the packs, spotlights and watch recorded events.

Curriculum Packs

Employer Spotlights

STEM Event

YOUR NEXT STEPS

Your Next Steps aims to inform young people of the opportunities available to them; inspire them to challenge themselves and raise their aspirations; and to ultimately assist them with the transition into the world of work.

Quizzes: Can be used as a way to learn more about the labour market in Scotland as well as what you should and shouldn't do throughout the recruitment process.
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​Event 1: Hear from employers about the current employment landscape.

Event 2: Hear from employers about what employers are looking for in employees.
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​Event 3: An overview of the recruitment process and CV insight.

Event 4: Hear from employers about preparing for interviews.
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Event 5: Watch a live mock interview.
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Event 6: Walk through of job application processes.

Click on the buttons below to access the quizzes and watch recorded events.

Quizzes

Current Employment Landscape

Recruitment & CV Insight

Live Mock Interviews

What Employers Look For

Preparing For An Interview

Live Job Applications & Close

Get In Touch

If you have any questions or would like further information please email dyw@edinburghchamber.co.uk.