Developing the Young Workforce Orkney have launched an activity planner to enable local employers to view the activity we have planned for the year ahead so they can plan their involvement. We undertake a range of activities and initiatives throughout the year to enable young people to develop their career awareness, pathway knowledge and employability skills. We are supported in our activity by local employers, training and learning providers and support agencies. The DYW Orkney Activity Planner gives an overview of our planned activity, so those supporting our work can identify if it is something they would like to get involved with. Some of the activities we deliver are ongoing throughout the year, others are regular fixtures that we undertake annually on a specific day or week, while others are one off activities. The 2024 Activity Planner is now available to view here. Please note, this will be updated throughout the year as events are developed. If you would like to discuss participation in any of these activities, please contact the team on orkneydyw@uhi.ac.uk or on (01856) 569 352. We're back with Jobs of the Week! This will be the last instalment of the year, but don't fret, because we'll be back next year on 11th January 2024. This week's entries include social care positions at Right There, Orkney Health and Care and Scottish Autism, along with an Office Support Apprenticeship position through QA Apprenticeships, and part-time/weekend vacancies at the new Kirkwall Airport Cafe, which is set to open in January. For more information on the vacancies we've included this week, click on the button below. After sending in your application to an open position, you might be asked to complete an interview with the employer. This is a great opportunity, not just for the employer to learn more about you as a person, but for you to ask any questions you may have about what it's like to work for their company. Visit our handy guide here for more tips, and to know what to do and what not to do during a job interview. We are appealing for employers who are interested in offering a work placement to pupils to get in touch with us. Work placements are an opportunity for young people to become familiar with working in a professional workplace, while also helping them learn about and understand the variety of jobs that are available in Orkney. The latest issue of the DYW Orkney Employer’s Newsletter has been published. This issue includes details of training that is being offered to employers by the national DYW team; we launch our new activity planner to help employers know what events we have planned for the next year, and we introduce two new team members. We are also appealing to employers to get involved with some of our activity by supporting mock interviews or offering work placement. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has supported our activity this year. We look forward to working with more employers in 2024. The newsletter is now available to view online via Sway and you can access it here. Jobs of the Week are live! This week we have part-time opportunities from Mrs Chips, administrative positions at Northwards and UHI Orkney, a Leisure Assistant vacancy at the Stromness Swimming Pool, and an opening at Orkney Islands Council's Hatston garage facilities for a Garage Labourer - and more! For full details of the vacancies we’ve included this week, click on the button below. Relief, temporary and part-time jobs are a brilliant way of gaining experience and refining your skills, which can be put to use in jobs you work all through your life. It is Thursday, which means it’s time for our Jobs of the Week! This week we have few jobs you might not have seen online, which include a General Assistant post at John G Corse Funeral Directors, a Florist position at Flooers, and opportunities to join the staff at Lucano as a Chef, Waiter or Kitchen Staff. There are also seasonal vacancies at Boots and Tesco, along with an exciting opportunity from Boots to join their team as a Trainee Pharmacy Dispenser. For full details of the vacancies we’ve included this week, click on the button below. When applying for a job, you may be asked to provide a copy of your CV. A CV is a document which summarises your skills and experience, and gives you a chance to show an employer what you are capable of. For advice on how to write your CV, check out the advice we have posted on our website here. This week’s Jobs of the Week are now live and includes opportunities with NFU Mutual as a Customer Service Adviser, the Pickaquoy Centre as a Finance and Administration Assistant and a position as a part-time Cleaner with Licensed to Clean. For full details of all of the vacancies included this week, click on the button below. When you are looking for a job, it is sometimes difficult to know where to start and how to find the job that is right for you. For advice on tips on starting your job hunt, visit My World of Work, here, or find help on the DYW Orkney website, here. It is Thursday, which means it is time for our Jobs of the Week! This week, we have several apprenticeship opportunities with Orkney Health and Care, BBC Radio Orkney and Highland Fuels. Some of these opportunities close this weekend, so get your applications in quick! For full details of all of the vacancies included this week, click on the button below. If you are looking for a job but also keen to gain a qualification, an apprenticeship may be for you. Apprenticeships are a great way to get real-life industry experience alongside an industry recognised qualification. If you would like more information on apprenticeships, speak to a Careers Adviser or visit apprenticeships.scot. A course which provides an insight into early childhood development has concluded at Kirkwall Grammar School, enabling pupils to gain knowledge and skills that will support them in their future career. The Solihull Approach for Young People – Understanding Yourself and Parenting was delivered by Lorna Barry and Leonie Scott, both Lead Early Years Practitioners (Community Based) with the OIC’s Early Years Team. The course gives an insight into early child development and looks at how babies and teenagers’ brains develop and how relationships are built between child and adult. This is the second year the course has been offered to KGS pupils following a successful pilot in 2022. Twenty-five pupils took part in the course, all of whom are interested in a career working with babies or young children. The course concluded with an additional session focusing on Early Years careers. Pupils heard from Early Years Managers and Practitioners, including a current Modern Apprentice, to learn about the different routes they could take into this career, as well as the opportunities to progress their career into more senior roles. Senior pupils from Stromness Academy and Kirkwall Grammar School who are interested in a career in Midwifery were recently given the opportunity to visit the Maternity Department at The Balfour. While Midwifery is a popular career choice for young people, it is not easy for school pupils to undertake work experience to gain an insight into the career. Following discussions with DYW Orkney, NHS Orkney developed a programme of activity to help pupils gain valuable experience and knowledge which will be a huge help when applying for College, University or future employment. Earlier this week, as part of the employability inputs we are currently delivering at Kirkwall Grammar School, we welcomed Sheetal Revis from the Hospitality Department at UHI Orkney. This session was arranged to give pupils an insight into the range of careers available in the hospitality industry, highlight the transferrable skills that can be developed and some of the opportunities that working in this industry can offer. Sheetal spoke about her own career journey from school in Orkney, to moving away to attend university then working for international hotel chain Hilton and setting up her own business. Working in hospitality has enabled her to travel and work all over the world, developing skills she has been able to take with her on her career journey. Many of the pupils attending the session work in local hotels, restaurants and cafes, so they are already playing an important role in a sector that is important to our local economy. Giving the pupils her top tips for skills to learn while working in hospitality, Sheetal advised them to learn how to: make good coffee; carry a tray of drinks and, talk to people. Pupils took part in the discussion by speaking about the jobs they currently do in hospitality and explaining why they did or did not want to work in the industry when they left school. Those who didn’t want to work in the industry were asked the reasons why, and Sheetal did some myth busting about perceptions of working in hospitality. This was a great session which helped pupils to see the opportunities working in hospitality could offer them. Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) Orkney recently welcomed a new member to the team, with Charlene Nicolson joining us as a DYW School Co-ordinator based at Stromness Academy. Charlene joins our existing team of Leah Rendall and Charlotte Hoque, who are DYW School Co-ordinators at Kirkwall Grammar School and the Junior High Schools. Our School Co-ordinators work alongside Skills Development Scotland Careers Advisers, their respective school’s Senior Management Teams and Guidance staff, as well as other partners to support young people into a positive destination. They help develop the link between education and the world of work, increasing young people’s career awareness and skills development. Our Jobs of the Week are now available and this week we have two apprenticeship opportunities with Orkney Health and Care, festive opportunities with Tesco and part-time administrative posts with D and H Law and the Swannay Brewery. For full details of all of the vacancies included this week, click on the button below. If you would like to apply for any of these posts, but would like some help with your CV, the application, or writing a covering letter you can speak to staff EVERY Thursday at The Job Hub. The Job Hub is held 10am-12pm on Thursday in The Hub for Learning, Skills and Work at 2 Albert Street, Kirkwall. Staff are on hand to help with job searching, applying and, preparing for an interview, so why not come past and get the support you need to take the next step in your career journey. A partnership initiative to support young people gain confidence, skills and knowledge was held in The Hub for Skills, Work and Employability over the summer. Delivered by Orkney Island’s Council’s Community Learning, Development and Employability team (CLDE); Skills Development Scotland (SDS) and Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) Orkney, the programme was developed to help young people develop the skills they would need as they move on from mainstream education onto further education, training or work. Our Jobs of the Week are now available to view! The opportunities this week include your last chance to apply for positions with Cooke Aquaculture, the Pickaquoy Centre and an Early Years Practitioner role at Firth Primary School. There are also two apprenticeship opportunities with SSE, which is a great way to work with a national organisation based here in Orkney. For full details of all of the vacancies included this week, click on the button below. Did you know that as an employee, there are some rights that you are entitled to? Some of the areas your employment rights cover include what you can be paid, annual leave entitlement, sick pay and they protect you from discrimination. To learn more about your employment rights, visit here. It is Thursday, which means it is time for Jobs of the Week. This week, we have a festive opportunity with Tesco and part-time opportunities with The Pier Arts Centre and Argo’s Bakery, there is also a weekend position for a Dishwasher at Archive Coffee which would suit a school pupil. For full details of all of the vacancies included this week, click on the button below. Taking on a seasonal or part-time job while you are at school, college or university is a great way to develop the transferrable skills employers look for. These can include communication, team work, problem solving and timekeeping. You can also mention your experience in a job application, CV and in a job interview. If you would like to learn more about the transferrable skills you have developed in previous or current jobs, you can use the Skills Discovery tool on My World of Work, here. It is time for this week’s Jobs of the Week, which include several trainee or apprenticeship opportunities with Streamline Shipping, SSE, Orkney Ferries and Alfred Flett Ltd, plus a range of other opportunities. For full details of all of the vacancies included this week, click on the button below. When you apply for a job, you may be asked to apply with a covering letter and your CV. A covering letter is your chance to make a good first impression and allows you to explain why you are right for the job, highlighting your relevant skills, qualities and experience. It is important to tailor your covering letter to the job you are applying for. For more information and advice on writing a covering letter, we have more information here. An event showcasing the variety of careers available in the construction industry was recently held in the Orkney Auction Mart. Organised by Orkney Construction Training Group (OCTG) and supported by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), the Construction Careers Event was developed to showcase the different trades available, highlighting the variety of skills that are needed across the industry. It’s Thursday, which means it is time for Jobs of the Week! This week, our job opportunities include apprenticeship opportunities with Orkney Ferries and Esson’s Garage, a part-time social care role at Hamnavoe House, Stromness and your last chance to apply for an Office Administrator role with Aquatera. For full details of all of the vacancies, click on the link below. If you are starting out on your career journey a great way to learn more about a particular job experience working in a professional workplace, is to undertake some work experience. Work placements can help you identify the sorts of job you may or may not be interested in and can help you make informed choices about your future. If you are still at school, you can speak to your Guidance Teacher, Careers Adviser or DYW School Co-ordinator for help or advice identifying a work placement. You can also read more about how to get the most out of a work placement on My World of Work, here. A series of employability inputs have started at Kirkwall Grammar School this year to support pupils to identify a positive post-school destination. The sessions have been developed by Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) Orkney and are supported by local employers and local education and training providers. The sessions will help pupils with their skills development, raise awareness of the variety of jobs available in Orkney and the different pathways into them and support them to develop their employability skills. This week’s Jobs of the Week include an apprenticeship opportunity with Esson’s Garage in Finstown, an opportunity to join Police Scotland as a Police Officer based in Orkney and a variety of part-time roles. There is also your last chance to apply for positions with Lows and THAW. For full details of all of the vacancies included this week, click on the button below. Remember, if you are looking for some help with applying for a job or preparing for interview, there is a Job Hub every Thursday, 10am-12pm in The Hub, 2 Albert Street, Kirkwall. Drop-in to get advice and support from the friendly staff. This Thursday, our Jobs of the Week include a Graduate Apprenticeship opportunity with SSE, a relief position in ground security with Highlands and Islands Airport Ltd., and a part-time opportunity as Secretary to the Friends of Glaitness, which may suit a student. For full details of all of the vacancies, please click on the link below. If you are looking for a job but also keen to gain a qualification, an apprenticeship may be for you. Apprenticeships are a great way to get real-life industry experience alongside industry recognised qualifications. If you would like more information on apprenticeships, speak to a Careers Adviser or visit apprenticeships.scot. It’s Thursday which means it is time for Jobs of the Week. This week we have trainee or apprenticeship opportunities with R Clouston Ltd., John G. Corse Funeral Directors and Scholes Chartered Accountants. All of these provide an excellent opportunity for someone starting in their career to learn on-the-job, developing skills and knowledge while working. For full details of all the opportunities include this week, click on the link below. When applying for a job, you may be asked to provide a copy of your CV. A CV is a document that summarises your skills and experience and gives you a chance to show an employer what you are capable of. For advice on how to write your CV, check out the advice on our website, here This Thursday’s Jobs of the Week includes apprenticeship opportunities with R Clouston Ltd., business and administration posts with Orkney Islands Council, NHS Orkney and the Orkney and Shetland Valuation Joint Board. There are also vacancies with Tesco and the Co-op. For full details of all the vacancies, along with how and where to apply click on the link below. If you are lucky enough to secure a job interview, remember that your body language during the interview counts. Make sure you sit up straight, make eye contact, smile and don’t fidget. You can find more interview tips on My World of Work, Interview with Confidence. This week’s Jobs of the Week include part-time opportunities with The Daily Scoop and the Pier Arts Centre, a Trainee Dental Nurse position with Clyde Munro Dental and several other opportunities that may suit a recent school or college leaver, University graduate or anyone looking to start or progress their careers. For full details of all the vacancies and details of how to apply, click the button below. Remember, if you are looking for some help with applying for a job or preparing for interview, there is a Job Hub every Thursday, 10am-12pm in The Hub, 2 Albert Street, Kirkwall. Drop-in to get advice and support from the friendly staff. |
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