Get Work Ready

Developing the Young Workforce are pleased to offer an exciting new programme of events and resources called ‘Get Work Ready’ for young people, educators, parents and carers across Edinburgh, Midlothian and East Lothian.

Your Choices

WHO: S1-3 pupils
WHAT: Curriculum resource packs and live event
DATE: 31 March 2021
TIME: 11am-11:40am

Your Next Steps

WHO: S4-6 & College pupils
WHAT: Industry-led sessions, employability skills
DATE: 10-12 May 2021
TIME: 11am-12pm and 1:30pm-2:30pm

Find Out More Below

your choices

This event aims to inform young people of the pathways from subjects to the world of work.

Curriculum Resource Packs: With an emphasis on the nine curriculum areas, each curriculum area can access specific resources on our website that look at how the subjects of that area relate to careers; highlight which transferable skills they will learn; and give examples of the pathways that other people who studied that subject have followed.   
  
Event 1: Our first live event will take place on 31 March 2021. This will give young people the opportunity to hear first-hand from three employers working in the Science Technology Engineering and Maths (STEM) industry, with a focus on what subjects are important for their job role. The event will be broadcast on StreamYard initially, and later a recording of the event will be available on YouTube.
 
Event 2: We will hold a further nine events after summer, with one event per curriculum area. This will again give young people the opportunity to hear directly from employers, including an apprentice. These will be followed by two evening Q&A sessions for parent and carers.

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Curriculum Packs
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Event 1

Event 2
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YOUR NEXT STEPS

This event 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.

Informed – On Day One young people will be introduced to an overview of the current employment landscape as well as develop an understanding of what employers are looking for when they’re recruiting young talent.
 
Inspired - Day Two’s sessions will include a broad overview of companies’ recruitment and selection processes. They will also focus on preparing young people for their next steps, covering topics such as CV building, interview preparation and interview skills themselves.
 
Hired - Day Three is about implementing the learning from the two previous days. Industry partners from different sectors will facilitate live mock interviews, offering constructive feedback and building confidence amongst those taking part. Additionally, Day Three will involve looking at real-life, live job and apprenticeship opportunities that young people can apply for. The DYW team will help young people to navigate those opportunities and provide helpful advice to the young people interested in applying to them.

Only got a minute? Watch our short video below.

Current Employment Landscape

Preparing For Interview

What Employers Look For

Live Mock Interviews

Recruitment & CV Insight

Live Job Applications

Get In Touch

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