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As well as advertising all job vacancies on our noticeboard outside the Guidance Base we will also publish on the website for all parents to see. Please see below for current vacancies:
Vacancies advertised through Skills Development Scotland: Our careers advisor is frequently updated with vacancies around Perth. However, rather than duplicate work and tell us about them, SDS have created a Facebook page with all the up to date information. See below for the link:
https://www.facebook.com/SDSPerth
Please click here to access My World of Work
Please click here for the Modern Apprenticeships Website
Weekly Opportunities - 24/10/18
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Remit Group have several opportunities in the Automotive Industry in our area - if you are interested please forward cv to jobs@remit.co.uk to be considered for these positions. More information can be found below.
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Elder & Paton are currently looking for apprentices in Panel Beating or Spray Painting. Please note each candidate will be put through all IMI training modules. If you are interested please contact Paul Paton on Paul@elderandpaton.co.uk or 01738 441999.
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Training Solutions (Scotland) as a learning provider works closely with Skills Development Scotland as an approved centre with SQA and currently works with many childcare providers and hospitality venues delivering the Modern Apprenticeship programme around the east area of Scotland, from Peterhead to Edinburgh and Aucterarder to Monifieth, with individual assessors allocated to specific areas.
The qualifications currently offered are SVQ level 3 Social Services (Children & Young People), helping those who wish to become fully qualified early years practitioners and SVQ Level 3 Hospitality Supervision and Leadership, beneficial to those working in the hospitality industry. The last year has seen a time of significant change at Training Solutions but with these changes we have updated and implemented new systems to help us work even more efficiently and continue to look forward to achieving goals with our candidates. This month we welcome to our portfolio, candidates from Little People Nursery in Dundee and Longforgan Nursery.
Training Solutions (Scotland) aims to meet the individual learning needs of each candidate by offering flexible training packs and personalised training programmes. We invite our candidates and managers to contact and discuss with us any individual requirements you may have.
Fully funded SVQ places for Nurseries and Hospitality are still available for:
16-19 year olds & 20-24 year olds
To enquire please email: tanya@trainingsolutionsscotland.com
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Registrations are now OPEN for EDT’s, Year in Industry (YINI) scheme for 2019/20 placements, and YINI is not just for students taking a placement before going to University!
What is YINI?
A paid job opportunity for School leavers to;
- Test-drive a potential career
- Add relevant skills and work experience to their CV
- Make informed decisions on which Education/Career path is right for them
- Build links with Employers
- Gain an Industrial Accreditation
- Go into the world of work with the support from the YINI scheme
Who is YINI for?
YINI is open to any student with the Right to Work in the UK, who might be considering either;
- An Apprenticeship
- Studying a Degree at University (completing YINI before University as a paid Gap Year )
- Or maybe unsure whether to continue into higher education or go straight into employment
Most of our placements are in: Science, Engineering, Technology or Maths
Smaller number in: Business, Finance, IT, HR or Marketing
When & How can students Register?
Current Year S6 students: Registrations are Open Now and will close on 31st May 2019
Students register online here: http://www.etrust.org.uk/the-year-in-industry/apply-now
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Elder and Paton are recruiting for their new Youth Academy. They are looking for Spray Painters and Panel Beaters. CV's should be sent to george@elderandpaton.co.uk
This is a new programme they are running aimed at school leavers but they are hoping to work alongside a charity called Auto Raise to start their own Youth Academy in House.
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Ringlink (Scotland) Ltd: ‘Land-based Pre-Apprenticeship’ and ‘Shared Apprenticeship’ programmes, available for young people 16 years upwards.
A new WINTER INTAKE of the pre-apprenticeship has been launched this year and applications are open now until the 25th September!!
Option 1 - Land-based Pre-apprenticeship (6 months full-time work)
Applications are now open for our newly introduced Winter Intake, only 8 places available with SRUC practical induction commencing on 14th January 2019. Work placements will run from end of January – end of July.
Apprenticeship rates of pay are £5 per hour, minimum 40hrs per week for 26 weeks with £1500 training fund for certificated training tickets.
Closing date: 25th September for the Winter Intake.
For the Summer Intake, 15 places will be available with candidates undertaking a 3 week practical induction at SRUC, Craibstone from mid-June – early July.
Work placements then follow for a period of 26 weeks working full-time from mid-July - early January. (can start later if preferred)
Apprenticeship rates of pay are £5 per hour, minimum 40hrs per week for 26 weeks with £1500 training fund for certificated training tickets.
Applications for the Summer Intake open from 5th November – 22nd March 19.
Pre-Apprenticeship Applications can be submitted to: gail@ringlinkscotland.co.uk or to laurencekirk@ringlinkscotland.co.uk
Pre-apprenticeship leaflet Pre-apprenticeship application form
Option 2 – Shared Apprenticeship (12 months full-time work, spread over two placements)
The Shared Apprenticeship differs from a standard apprenticeship as the young person gets to work in a minimum of two different businesses over the 12 month duration.
Applications are open all year round. Attached application form which should be submitted direct to: sharedapprenticeships@sruc.ac.uk
How does it work?
SRUC delivers the Modern Apprenticeship level 2/3 in Agriculture (SCQF level 5/6) to the apprentice and Ringlink employ the apprentices and place them with host employers in the land-based sector.
Apprentices will receive two training certifications/enhancements over the duration of 12 months. The Modern Apprenticeship content will be mainly completed in the workplace, with either very little or no college attendance required.
SRUC act as the training provider to deliver the MA and arrange work place visits throughout the placement. Ringlink will keep in touch throughout the duration of the placement both with the host employer and the apprentice, to offer support and guidance as required.
What are the benefits for the host employer?
Ringlink employ the apprentices, taking responsibility for all administration, payroll and holidays.
Flexible placement duration for apprentices aligned with the business needs. Typically, the minimum duration of work placement will be 4 months up to 8 months.
The apprentice can work for two host employers in the same week eg. 2 days/week with one employer, 3 days week with another employer- providing the employers are in close proximity for the apprentice to access.
What are the benefits for the apprentice?
Practical work-based learning option, gaining work experience and skills that employers want, whilst working towards a qualification (SCQF5/6/7) (SVQ2/3 )
MA2 in Agriculture framework which the apprentice will undertake, can be found at link below:
https://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/media/33218/agriculture_level_2.pdf
Core units apply along with optional modules chosen by the apprentice, list found on page 8.
Rates of pay:
Scottish Agricultural Wages Board rates as of 1st April 2018 state that all employees undertaking a Modern Apprenticeship are entitled to £5 per hour for up to 48 hrs per week.
Standard Pay rate for apprentices = £5 per hour(up to 48hrs/ week, 6 days at 8hrs.) Overtime rates are 1.5 times standard pay rate, £7.50 per hour apply for more than 8hrs in one day or when they exceed 48 hrs in the week.
Shared Apprenticeship Leaflet Shared Apprenticeship Application FAQ's
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VOLPA – PH2 8DY
This company is young, vibrant and forward thinking, looking for a suitable candidate to join ranks. Must be 16-19 years old, Nat5 min in Maths and English (bit of wiggle room here), lives reasonably local (10 mile radius), 37.5 Hours of work per week - 9am-5pm Monday-Friday.
Annual salary for the 16-19 age range bracket will be £7,800 per annum, rising to £8,775 following completion of probation period. 12 month initially with the prospect of progress if successful.
If interested please contact Amy Ritchie at Microcom Training on a.ritchie@microcomtraining.com
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HEART & SOUL - High St, Kinross KY13 8AN
Nat5 min in Maths and English (bit of wiggle room here). Lives reasonably local (10 mile radius), ideally with an interest in holistic therapies preferred but not essential, must have a compassionate nature, 30 hours per week.
Wage TBC at interview. 12 month initially with the prospect of progress if successful
If interested please contact Amy Ritchie at Microcom Training on a.ritchie@microcomtraining.com
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Marketing Business and Administration Modern Apprentice:
9am-5pm Monday-Friday - 37.5 Hours of work per week
Annual salary will be £7,800 per annum, rising to £8,775 following completion of probation period.
Click here for more information. Please contact Amy Ritchie on a.ritchie@microcomtraining.com if you are interested in applying.
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Interested in a career in hospitality? If so click the links below for more information on opportunities with MacDonald Hotels.
MacDonald Hotels Hotelier Programme Scotland
MacDonald Hotels Hotelier Programme England
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BT Apprenticeships - click here to search for current vacancies.
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Various Modern Apprenticeship opportunities - click the links below for more information.
Army RAF Navy Multi Craft Engineer DAF Vehicle Parts
Business & Administration Warehousing Operative PKC
Early Years Support Worker Chef Apprenticeship Quantity Surveyor
Customer Care Dental Nurse Digital Marketing
Early Years Practitioner Vehicle Parts Advisor Vehicle Technician
Vehicle Parts Advisor Retail Sales Assistant Pharmacy Support Staff
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M & S Apprenticeships - Please click here for information
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Stonewall Starting out Guide - Please click here for information
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CITB (Construction Industry Training Board) have a very good website for anyone who is interested in a career in construction. Click the links below for more information.
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Campbell Dallas recruit school leavers each year to begin their accountancy career, by offering them a real, credible alternative to going to university. The programme allows you to complete your AAT qualification, and is the starting point to then go on and pursue a further professional qualification, either ACCA or ICAS. This means that school leavers can become a qualified accountant typically one year earlier than if they go to university. Click the links below for more details about the positions plus an application form for any pupil interested to apply.
Campbell Dallas Website AAT ACCA ICAS
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Scottish Jobs Board
We have jobs across Scotland as well as job blog on career news, stories and job finding tips
https://www.scotjobsnet.co.uk/browse-jobs/perth-and-kinross/
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RAF Apprenticeships
An apprenticeship in the RAF offers customers the chance to gain a UK-recognised trade qualification as part of a challenging and unique career. Not only will they gain a civilian recognised professional qualification, but upon completion you’ll also have a job in their chosen field. The RAF offer all kinds of apprenticeships in a broad and diverse range of careers - click below
https://www.raf.mod.uk/recruitment/how-to-apply/application-process/
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