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Intro to Careers - Stage Two

  • Qualifications Other Programmes
  • SCQF Level SCQF Level 4
  • Study mode
  • Campus Ayr, Kilmarnock, Kilwinning
  • Start date January 2027
  • Duration 18 weeks or less
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Attendance/Duration

Short Full time, 18 weeks

Overview

Introduction to Careers is a bespoke transition course, tailor made to fit the needs of the young people accessing it

It uses the themes of:

  • Digital Skills (develop your ICT skills and learn how to use Microsoft packages such as Teams and Outlook to help with communication)
  • Employability (Get ready for your next steps towards employment by creating CVs, practising your interview techniques and exploring different careers)
  • Health and Wellbeing (Alcohol, drug awareness and healthy eating)
  • Creative (Explore your creative side through various creative activities)
  • Vocational tasters (Tasters in Hospitality and Joinery to explore potential areas of study and work)
  • Working with Others (Learn how to work effectively as part of a team)

This course will help you get ready for training, employment or a course within the wider curriculum. 

Course Content

With Intro to Careers - Stage 2 you’ll come into college 3 days a week, but sometimes you’ll learn at outside locations too. The main focus is getting to know the workplace, discovering the opportunities out there for you, and what you need to do to get there.

Here's some of what you could be doing:

You'll look at various types of jobs in different settings such as hospitals, schools, nurseries, gyms, hotels and care homes.

You’ll find out about the skills you need for each, the expected salary, how to apply for jobs and prepare for interviews.

Career Opportunities

Once you’ve successfully completed Intro to Careers - Stage 2, you can choose to:

  • stay on at college and do a vocational course
  • look for a job, apprenticeship or place with a training provider
  • look for volunteering opportunities