Useful Websites for Careers Information

My World of Work                                               

My World of Work is your online career information and advice service and it’s packed full of activities and tools to help you confidently make the best decisions for you.

There’s lots to do and explore and the more you tell the site about yourself, the more career ideas you’ll get just for you.

Follow your ‘to do’ list which guides you through the site as you go through school

Find out about yourself with About Me, Strengths and Skills

Explore career suggestions matched to your personality

Learn about routes into careers such as courses, training and apprenticeships

Discover where your subject choices could take you

Record and understand your skills and achievements

Get help with CVs, applications and interviews

Register today for an account or log-in.

Keep using the site as you go through school.

 Discover and explore at myworldofwork.co.uk

Support for Parents and Carers

Everyone wants their child to have a happy and successful future. Research shows that as a parent or carer you have the biggest influence on your child’s career decisions.

My Kid’s Career offers advice to help you give your child the support they need including:

• Jobs in demand – find out where the biggest job opportunities are in Scotland, now and in the future

• Routes and pathways – discover the different routes into those careers

• Career discussions – get hints and tips on speaking to your child about opportunities at the times that matter Smart choices, bright futures at mykidscareer.com.

Apprenticeships.scot

Apprenticeships.scot is your one-stop shop for apprenticeships. You can find out how to build the experience and skills that employers want to see. And you can search and apply for apprenticeship vacancies across Scotland in a wide range of industries.

No matter what stage you’re at, apprenticeships can help you get set for a bright future.

• Foundation Apprenticeships: kick start your career while you’re still at school

• Modern Apprenticeships: work, learn and earn and get the skills you need

• Graduate apprenticeships: get a job, get paid and get a degree at the same time

Visit apprenticeships.scot to find the right apprenticeship for you.

Digital World

Digital World promotes the skills and training needed to work in Scotland’s tech sector. Through case studies, and online learning tools, the site inspires school pupils to become digital humans, people who are able to challenge convention and make a real difference in the world through technology and creativity.

Visit www.digitalworld.net to find out more!