LOOKING TO THE
FUTURE Careers Convention 2018
PORTOBELLO HIGH
SCHOOL
CAREERS
CONVENTION
22 FEBRUARY 2018
PORTOBELLO HIGH SCHOOL
CAREERS CONVENTION
22 FEBRUARY 2018
13.15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Pupils
6:00 pm – 7.45 p.m. Pupils / Parents / Carers
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Welcome to Portobello High School’s Careers Convention.
We hope that you will find the day worthwhile, whether you are coming to receive
advice or to offer it. The careers convention has been organised by the Enterprise
in Education Committee with assistance from Skills Development Scotland.
2. Pupils and Parents / Carers are invited to attend
We hope that a large number of Parents / Carers will come along to the evening
session and that parental involvement will encourage our young people to think
carefully about their futures.
This is an excellent opportunity to obtain expert advice straight from those who
know best. Our representatives come from a wide variety of organisations – e.g.
colleges, universities, trades, professions, etc. Please make good use of this
careers – focused event on your doorstep.
3. This booklet is a guide to the different organisations present today and gives advice
on the opportunities they offer.
4. All general enquiries about careers not mentioned, will be dealt with by Skills
Development Scotland.
School Careers Advisors - Martin Brynes
The address of your local careers centre is :-
Skills Development Scotland
79 Shandwick Place
EDINBURGH
EH2 4SD
Tele No : (0131) – 313 6273
A representative of Skills Development Scotland will attend on the night
UNIVERSITIES
Sciences - Biological, Biomedical, Chemistry, Science - Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer,
Clinical, Geosciences,Health and Social Science, Medicine, Astronomy, Neuroscience, Psychology,
Molecular, Genetic, Population Health Science, Philosophical, Anthropological and Film Studies,
Philosophy, Psychology, Social and Political, Music, Divinity, Economics and Finance, English,
Astronomy, Physics, Veterinary, Geography and Geosciences, History,
Engineering, Medicine, Humanities International Relations, Mathematics, Statistics
Mathematics, Business, Divinity, Economics, Modern Languages, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland,
Language, History, Archaeology, Literature, Law, Art History, Classics
Education, Humanities, Art
Accountancy, Anthropology, Archaeology Social Science, Criminology, Social Work,
Behavioural Studies, Bio Chemistry and Environmental Sciences Sociology and Social Policy, Aquaculture,
Biomedical, Biotechnology, Business Management Biological and Environmental Sciences,
Celtic and Anglo Saxon Studies, Chemistry, Marine Biology, Animal Biology, Biology,
Computing, Computing Science, Dentistry, Divinity Conservation Biology and Management,
Economics, Education, Engineering, English, European Studies, Cell Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science,
Exercise and Health Science, Film and Visual Culture, Finance Outdoor Education, Geography,
French, Gaelic Studies, Genetics, Geography, Geology, German, Computing Science, English Studies,
History of Art, Immunology, Language and Logistics, Law Film, Media & Journalism, History and Politics,
Legal Studies, Maths, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine Philosophy and Economics, Scottish
Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Music, Neuroscience with Languages, Cultures and Religion,
Psychology, Pharmacology, Philosophy, Physics, Physiology Religion, Global Cinema and Culture,
Politics and International Relations, Psychology, Real Estate, International Management Studies and
Religious Studies, Scottish Studies, Sociology, Intercultural Studies, Modern Languages,
Spanish and Latin American Studies, Sports and Exercise Science Management Accountancy, Business,
Theology Computing, Business Studies, Economics,
Finance, Human Resource Management, Marketing,
Retail, Nursing, Midwifery, Psychology, Sport
Media, Film and Performing Arts, Accountancy, Banking, Finance, Acting, Business, Marketing,
Psychology and Sociology, Business, Health, Life and Social Sciences, Electrical Engineering,
Occupational Therapy, Art Therapy, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,
Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Radiography, Civil Engineering, Ecotourism, Environmental Biology,
We also offer professional Marine Biology, Biomedical Science, Interior Design,
Events and Hospitality, Dietetics, International Tourism, International Business Studies,
Computing
Nutrition and Biological Sciences, Nursing Information Systems, Creative Industries, Screen Academy,
Speech and Hearing Sciences, Festival and Events Management, Film, Music, Midwifery
Health and Development Nursing, Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying,
Microbiology and Biotechnology, Forensic Biology, Journalism,
Renewable Energy, Veterinary Nursing, Criminology,
Games Development, Graphics Design, Software Technology,
Sports Science, Design, Care, Hospitality Management,
Human Resources, Law, Product Design, Photography,
Pharmaceutical Science, Psychology, Publishing, Television,
Tourism, Transport, Timber Engineering
Accountancy, Applied Languages and Translation, Accounting, Finance, Business Management,
Architectural Engineering, Business, Biological Sciences, Risk Management, Computing, 3D animation,
Finance, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer: Management, Games, Design, Programming
Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Biomedical Science / Applied Biomedical Science
Construction Project Management, Applied Psychology, Audio Technology with Electronics
Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Fashion, Audio Technology with Multimedia, Law,
Language Studies, Information Systems, Interior Design, Engineering: Electrical, Electronic, Energy,
International Business and Language, Computer, Telecommunication, Building Surveying
Marine Biology, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Business, Business & Management, Interactive Media
Nanoscience, Physics, Psychology, Forensic Science, Fashion Marketing, Graphic Design, Journalism, Media
Quantity Surveying, Robotics, Structural Engineering, Environmental management & Planning,
Autonomous and Interactive Systems, Environmental Civil Engineering, Occupational Therapy
Software Engineering, Statistical Modelling, Physiotherapy, Radiology, Oncology, Nursing Studies
Urban Planning and Property Development Midwifery, Psychology, Social Studies, Optometry
FINANCE
Accountancy, Adult Nursing, Advanced Social Work, Anatomical Science, Anatomy, Animation,
Antimicrobial Stewardship, Applied Computing, Applied Computing Games, Applied Maths, Applied
Orthopaedic Technology, Applied Physics, Arabic, Architecture, Archives and records Management,
Art and Design, Art and Humanities, Art and Philosophy, Art, Society and Publics, Art and Social
Sciences, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Avant-garde French Literature, banking and
Finance, Biochemistry, Biological and Biomedical Science, Biological Chemistry and Drug Discovery, Biological Science,
Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Science, Business Economics and Marketing, Cardiovascular and Diabetes Medicine,
Child Nursing, Childhood Practice, Childhood Studies, Chinese (Mandarin), Civil Engineering, Community Learning and
Development, Computing, Dentistry, Digital Interaction Design, Economic Studies, Education, Electronic Engineering,
English, English and Film Studies, English and Politics, Environmental Science, Environmental Sustainability, European
Philosophy, European Politics, Finance, Fine Art, Forensic Anthropology, Forensic Medicine, Genetics, Cancer and
Personalised Medicine, Geography, Geopolitics, Graphic Design, History, Illustration, Interior and Environmental Design,
International Business, International Finance, International Relations, Jewellery and Metal Design, Languages, Law, Liberal
Arts, Life Sciences, Maths, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Mental Health Nursing, Microbiology, Molecular Biology /
Genetics, Neuropharmacology and Behaviour, Neuroscience, Nursing, Pharmacology, Philosophy, Physics, Politics, Product
Design, Professional Development, Psychology, Renewables, Social Work, Textile Design, Town and Regional Planning,
Accountancy and Finance, Biomedical Sciences, Business and Human Resource Management, Civil
and Environmental Engineering, Computer Arts, Computer Games Application Development, Computer
Games Technology, Computing, Construction Management, Counselling, Criminology, Environmental
Science and Technology, Ethical Hacking,
Ethical Hacking and Cyber Security, Fitness, Nutrition and Health, Food and Consumer Studies, Food and Drink Innovation,
Food, Nutrition and Health, Forensic Science, game Design and Production, International Human Resource Management,
Law, Management and Games Industry, marketing and Business, Sound and Music for Games, Sport and Management,
Sport and Psychology, Social Science, Sociology, Strength and Conditioning,
COLLEGES AND TRAINING
Intermediate Art, Fine Art, Painting, The Spa Therapy & Beauty Diploma
Photography, Sculpture, Diploma modules can lead to the Mary Reid
Animation, fashion, Film and Television, and ITEC qualifications. CIDESCO is also available
Glass, Graphic Design, Illustration, Interior Design, if both Beauty Therapy and Body Therapy are studied.
Jewellery, Silversmithing, Performance courses Beauty Specialist with Electricals
Costume, Product Design, Textiles, Beauty Specialist
Architecture and Landscape, Holistic Massage Diploma
History of Art, Anatomy & Physiology
Swedish Body Massage
Face & Scalp Massage
Theory in Complimentary Therapies
Professional Conduct/Ethics
English, Humanities, Army Career Preparation, Dance, Photography,
Music, Theatre Costume, Performing Arts, Sports, Art and Design,
Interior Design, Fashion, Textiles and Arts, Hairdressing,
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, Wall and Floor Tiling, Counselling,
Electro-technical Services, Fabrication and Welding, Beauty Therapy,
Care and Administration, Computing, Early Education and Childcare
Dental Technology, Engineering Systems, Fitness, Health, Social Care,
Technical Theatre, Travel and Tourism, Computer Animation,
Accounting, Business, Construction, Television, Events Management,
Music, Photography, Hospitality, Graphic Design, Plumbing,
Painting and Decorating, Roofing, Plaster Work, Access Courses
Formally Scottish Agricultural College
Activity Tourism, Agriculture, Animal Care, Aquaculture, Engineering
Countryside, Management and Gamekeeping, Equine,
Farrier and Forgework, Forestry and Arboriculture, Greenkeeping
Golf Course Management, Horticulture, Hospitality, Landscaping,
Management Development, Rural and Land-based Studies,
Sports Coaching and Golf, Veterinary Nursing
Carousel Training Centre NVQ / SVQ qualifications & Modern Apprenticeships
Modern Apprenticeships in Child Training Business and Administration
Carousel Training Centre is the largest child care provider Digital Marketing, Financial Service
in Scotland offering SVQs in Social Services (Children and Young People) Level III. IT & Telecommunications, Warehouse, Storage, Logistics It is a SQA approved centre and provides quality training to the early years. Digital Application, Management, Customer Service
They do this by providing nurseries with Modern Apprentices who Hospitality, Retail, Accounts, Information Security
we then train to a standard of excellence in this very specialized area. Learning and Development
Apprenticeships in Engineering
Engineering Maintenance Apprenticeship, Music and Sound
Business Apprenticeship, Nuclear Foundation Degree Foundation Degrees – Music performance,
Access to Apprenticeships, Smart Metering Apprenticeship Creative Music Production, BA Hons Performance
Technical Foundation Training Scheme, Chemistry Trainee and Industries., BTEC, HNC/HND, Apprenticeships
Guitarists, Bassists, Drummers, Vocalists,
Keyboard Players, Music Technologists
The Edinburgh Guarantee is a vision that all sectors Careers Advice, Modern Apprenticeships.
in the city will work together to ensure that each of Funding for Training, Careers Search,
our school leavers in Edinburgh has the choice of Courses Search
employment and training opportunities available to them.
We can help you find Jobs, Modern Apprenticeships,
Internships, Work Experience or Training Opportunities
in Edinburgh.
Work with 16 to 25-year-olds who are not in Coaching and courses in a variety of sports and activities
employment, education or training, Street League Edinburgh Leisure are the biggest
engages with young people in a structured football and best sport & leisure provider in Edinburgh.
and education 'Academy' programme, with two hours Volunteer positions or employment is available
in the classroom and two hours on the pitch each day. eetleague.co.uk/about-us/at-street-league-
wempact/#sthash.RUX5x5l6.dpu
Construction S kills
The Recruitment and Skills Centre (RSC) Varied careers and opportunities within
at Fort Kinnaird Shopping Centre the National Health Service
supports Employers’ current recruitment in the area
and staff development needs and also Jobseekers to gain and retain employment
A career in social care or childcare
Modern Apprenticeships, Social Services (Children and Young People) SVQ, Social Services and Healthcare SVQ/PDA, Introduction to Social Care
If you are aged 16+ and are just starting out on your working life but can demonstrate a real interest in either childcare or care of adults apply for our Employability Fund Stage 3 course
Our Skills Development Scotland funded programme is designed to help you to
Build up your knowledge and practical experience of caring for adults or children
Gain confidence and employability skills
Find employment in social care or childcare
Police Scotland
The Scottish Police Authority (SPA) is the legal employer of all police staff in Scotland. Some police staff are employed in functions which sit as part of the SPA, such as Forensics, but the majority of police staff fall under the direction and control of the Chief Constable and work in departments which are part of Police Scotland.
Police Scotland’s purpose is to improve the safety and wellbeing of people, places and communities in Scotland. Our focus is on keeping people safe which is at the heart of everything that we do.
Law
Information on Court Law, Family, Environmental and Government links
Royal Bank of Scotland
Employment in the Financial Sector
Apprenticeships, International Business,
Graduate Courses
Careers with the RAF include. Aircrew,
Air operation support / air traffic control, Join your local squadron as a trial, when you get to
Communications & Intelligence, Force know the other cadets and start basic training. You
Protection, Logistics, Medical and Medical Support, then get gradually introduced to activities as you
Personnel Support, technical & Engineering progress, so you can make the most of every.
Apprenticeships, Training, Scholarships and Sponsorship opportunity that comes your way.
RAF Police, Aerospace System Operator, Flights Ops, Gliding, Air Experience Flights, Cadet Pilot Scheme,
Mover, Firefighter, Chef, Caterer, Driver, Supplier, Cadet Pilot Navigation
Photographer, Intelligence Analysis, Human Resources,
ICT Technician, Aircraft Tech (Engineering)
Royal Regiment of Scotland
Careers in the Army
The Army has the largest apprenticeship programme in the country, with about 75 per cent of new soldiers taking part and over 5,500 completing their apprenticeship training each year. Army apprenticeships are part of a nationally recognised scheme, giving soldiers the chance to work for an employer at the same time as studying for a relevant, work-based qualification.
The Army offers apprenticeships in many careers, including:
engineering
information and communications technologies
construction
driving
animal care
Royal Navy, Royal Navy Engineers, Royal Marines
With world class training in many different fields, the Navy has the ability to turn your aspirations into reality.
Food and Drink, Engineering, Science, Medical, Logistics and HR, IT and Computers, Weapons,
Communication, Air Traffic Control
Apprenticeships in logistics, stores or as drivers A career in retail
We’re not like other retailers. If you have the drive, commitment and grab-life-by-the-trolley-handles attitude,
every day can be amazing here. As an apprentice, you’ll learn the ins and outs of Aldi – one of the fastest-
growing retailers in the country. It’s hands-on, practical work combined with theory, as you work towards a
qualification and a permanent position at Aldi. We’re not going to lie, this is hard work, but it’s also incredibly
rewarding. And with opportunities in Stores, Logistics and Driving, there’s more than one way to succeed here.
You just have to want it.
Edinburgh Airport is Scotland’s busiest airport helping over 13.4 million passengers through the airport in 2017. Edinburgh Airport’s strategy is to grow by providing choice, with passenger and flight numbers projected to continue to increase over the coming years. A range of career opportunities are promoted are available
Landscape Architecture, Environmental Planning, Civil Engineering, Urban Design + Masterplanning, Active Travel
Planning, Landscape Planning, Development Planning, and other Specialist Consultancy Services for Renewable Energy
Planning (N-RIP), Community Engagement, Consultation and Design Charrettes, Production of CGI, 3d Visualisations &
Photomontages
Careers in IT via Microsoft Web Development route
Apprenticeships
As one of Scotland’s leading Dynamics CRM and SharePoint companies, we are committed to taking on
apprentices via our Microsoft Web Development route. We take our apprenticeship scheme very seriously, and
were named Apprentice Employer of the Year 2015 among Scotland’s mid-sized companies
Ingenza is a world leader in the application of industrial biotechnology and synthetic biology,
providing efficient, scalable bioprocesses for the manufacture of chemicals, biologics,
pharmaceuticals and biofuels, from sustainable sources