Category: Virtual Event/Virtual Work Experience

Support for Transition from School to College

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The Student Advice and Support Team (SAST) from NESCol will be hosting online events throughout July and August for new applicants who may benefit from a supported transition to College.

This will be a chance to meet (virtually) with other students as well as members of the SAST and have an introduction to life as a student at NESCol and address any queries you may have prior to starting College. We want to ensure your transition to College life is as smooth as possible. Our programme of events will include:

  • An opportunity to meet with other applicants and with staff
  • Group exercises, discussions and team working
  • Virtual Campus Tours
  • Introduction to Study Skills
  • Introduction to Money Management
  • And more…

To find out more email: studentadviceandsupport@nescol.ac.uk

You can also sign up for events using the following form – https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ANvEuFAN4UC163uCkKi5uyjcqZ0pJU1Jlpw7iinzixhUNzlNSEFHOFBHSVBKUk5VVDlZWU9JTE1RMS4u

Interested in Law? – Virtual Sessions

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The University of Aberdeen are offering virtual sessions called ‘Learning From Lawyers’. 

This will take place on Tuesday 20th April from 5pm-6.50pm (approx).The event will give young people the opportunity to hear from several legal professionals who work in different sectors of law. The speakers will talk about their role and area of work which will help young people to build on their knowledge of working in Law and to help explore their options in the legal industry.

This event will be run online using Blackboard Collaborate and anyone interested will be sent joining information in due course.

They will get the chance to hear from the following legal professionals:

Elliot Johnston – Brodies – Corporate Law

Gail Angus – Raeburns – Conveyancing

Declan Okeefe – Iain Jane and Co – Criminal Law

Jonathan Wemyss – Stronachs – Dispute Resolution, Commerical Litigation

Courtney Summers – Brodies – Family Law

Georgia Shirreffs – Ledingham Chalmers – Property, Litigation and Federal Law

Pupils should email Mrs Cruickshank if they are interested in attending.

NESCol – Virtual Event – Careers/Pathway Planning

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On Thursday March 18th from 6.30-7.30pm DYW North East will be holding a free virtual event for Parents/Carers and Young People to highlight the wide range of pathways available in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, supporting young people in their journey beyond school.

Whether a Senior Phase pupil is considering staying in education or entering the world of work, it can be a confusing landscape.

In our information session young people and Parents/Carers will hear from local employers who provide apprenticeships, as well as local further/higher education providers:

• Skills Development Scotland
• Bon Accord Care
• Balfour Beatty
• NESCol
• RGU
• Tullos Training

Sign up is via https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/s4-s5-s6-what-next-tickets-144467645617