We talk to Jen Ang, Director of JustRight Scotland and Open University Law about how young Scottish human rights lawyers are going to change the world.
Careers Advice
Want to do a nuclear degree apprenticeship for the Ministry of Defence?
We speak to Paul about the career change that led him to a nuclear degree apprenticeship at Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) with the Ministry of Defence.
Didn’t get the grades you wanted…what next?
It can feel like the end of the world when you don’t pass your exams or get the grade you need. What do you do now?
Travel, teach, and earn money by doing TEFL on your gap year
If you’re interested in travel and want to get paid for it, you should consider teaching English overseas. It’s a great way to see the world, make money and boost your CV. We talk to TEFL Org UK about what’s on offer. There are paid and voluntary positions available all over the globe; from central and South America […]
How Better than Zero is changing the hospitality industry
The state of the hospitality and service industry is at an all time low. Young people are being shafted – through low pay, precarious hours, and even harassment and danger to one’s health.
10 jobs that don’t need a degree (and how much you can earn!)
Coming to the end of your school career and starting to consider your options for the future can be daunting, especially if you have no idea what you want to do. Often young people are pressured into higher education if they are unsure of their futures as it gives them more time to make up […]
The dos and don’ts of university open days
So the time has come for you to start thinking about your life after school. This can be daunting, but if you’re considering going to university or college, one of the best ways to put your mind at ease is to visit open days, see the place for yourself and get a chance to ask […]
Part-time jobs and what you get out of them
With the summer holidays finally here (🙏) you’ve got heaps of time on your hands! So much time for Netflix and snoozing and hanging with your pals. But not if your parents have anything to do with it. Your mum’s all over the old “got a job yet” chat, and you’re either going to have to move […]
Scottish Apprenticeship Week: Lisa’s Story
It’s Scottish Apprenticeship Week and we are proud as punch to announce that our favourite staff member Lisa passed her business administration apprenticeship with flying colours and she’s heading off to pick up her Level 3 diploma TODAY! So in honour of all the fab work she has done over the last 12 months, and to celebrate Scottish Apprenticeship Week, we […]