Opportunities for All Aberdeenshire
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Opportunities for All Aberdeenshire Newsletter Issue 111 September 2021 OfA newsletter aims to promote post-school opportunities including jobs, training, college courses and employability provision in Aberdeenshire and surrounding areas for young people aged 16+. It also highlights relevant local and national youth employability updates and provides links to useful training opportunities for staff supporting young people in Aberdeenshire.
Transcript of Opportunities for All Aberdeenshire
Opportunities for All
Aberdeenshire
Newsletter Issue 111
September 2021
OfA newsletter aims to promote post-school opportunities including jobs, training, college courses and employability provision in Aberdeenshire and surrounding areas for young people aged 16+.
It also highlights relevant local and national youth employability updates and provides links to useful training opportunities for staff supporting young people in Aberdeenshire.
Contents
* OfA Updates
Page 4 Aberdeenshire Council—Youth Employability Support—Y.E.S.
Page 5 Skills Development Scotland– Annual Participation Measure
Opportunities for All Aberdeenshire– Facebook
* Vacancies
Page 6 Remit Training– Train the Nation
Page 7 International Fish Canners Ltd.—General Operatives
Page 8 Grec—Development Worker & Digital Inclusion Project Coordinator
Harbro Turriff—Mill Operative
Page 9 Whisky Hammer– Udny, Ellon - Packing/Warehouse Team
Crimond Pharmacy &Travel Clinic—Vacancy in the dispensary
Aberdeenshire Council —Various Vacancies
Page 10 Ringlink Scotland—Old Meldrum—Labours/graders etc…
Aberdeenshire Council—Community Learning & Development vacancies
Page 11 MACABI— Mintlaw— Receptionist/facility assistant
Aberdeenshire Council—Catering Vacancies
Page 12 Aberdeen City Council—Early Learning & Childcare Vacancies
Scottish Prison Service—Prison Officer—Peterhead HMP
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Information also available daily on our Facebook Page
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* Opportunities
Page 13 Shmu Aberdeen—Applications for BFI Film Academy
Page 14 TODAY—Recruitment Fair Hospitality Roles in Aberdeen
Page 15 NESCOL—IT course—Level 4 Digital Passport—Aberdeen and Fraserburgh
* Information
Page 16 Aberdeenshire Council Employment Support Team—Monthly e-newsletter
Page 17 Aberdeenshire Council—Employment Support Team— Free all age service
Page 18 Scottish Education Awards– Learning for Sustainability
Page 19 Connecting Scotland—Reopening of phase 3
Page 20 Scottish Education Exhibition - Virtual Exhibition
Page 21 Open letter to young people— Scottish Financial Enterprise
Page 22 YouthLink Scotland– Ambassador Recruitment Pack 2021
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Produced fortnightly, term-time only by
OfA team, CLD Service, Aberdeenshire Council.
Information also available daily on our Facebook Page
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OFA Updates
Updated and available every Month
Youth Employability Support (Y.E.S.) Aberdeenshire is part of Scottish Government’s
No-one Left Behind (NOLB) agenda encompassing:
Opportunities for All (OfA)
A strategic driver aiming to ensure every young person aged 16-19 years of age, has an
offer of a place in education, training, employment or learning.
and
The Young Person’s Guarantee
The opportunity of a job, placement, training or volunteering for every 16– 24 year
old
This interactive document contains information on current employability support for our
young people in Aberdeenshire and will be available on :
Employment CONNECT
Aberdeenshire employability partnership website. https://employmentconnect.org.uk/
It will also be issued every month (if changes made) by email to those on the Newsletter
distribution list.
Please contact [email protected] if you wish to be added to the
list, or require further information on what is available.
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OFA Updates
Opportunities for All Aberdeenshire has increased its followers from
2249 (Jan 2021) to 2329. (Sept 2021)
We currently have 2214 likes.
Thanks to all those who support our page! WE need you to share with
your friends and colleagues.
Current target is 3000
Keep on liking and Sharing !
Annual Participation Measure The 2021 Annual Participation Measure has been published.
It provides a picture of 16 to 19-year-olds in Scotland who were participating in
education, training or employment between 1 April 2020 and 31 March 2021.
The effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and associated lockdown
measures are likely to have affected the opportunities available to young adults
and the choices they made.
Overall, in the Annual Participation Measure 2021, there was a slight increase in the
percentage of 16-19 year olds participating, to 92.2%.
In comparison Aberdeenshire had a slight decrease from 92.3 % in 2020 to 92.2%
for 2021, thus equalling the overall percentage for Scotland.
For the first time, this year’s publication is accompanied by a new interactive report
available on the SDS website. This report, using PowerBI, will allow users to interact
with the statistics in a more visually appealing way. It provides breakdowns of the data at
a national and local authority level and by customer characteristics.
latest (published August 2021)
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Vacancies
Are you looking for a career in Construction?
Remit have teamed up with national and local construction employers to offer
meaningful work placement opportunities. These opportunities combined with
work preparation training and accredited qualifications complete the `Train the
Nation` 7-week programs.
Visit: https://bit.ly/3DiWhp9
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Vacancies
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Vacancies
WE ARE HIRING!
There are currently
two vacancies
advertised on our
website: New Scots
Active Citizens
Project Development Worker & Digital Inclusion
Project Co-ordinator.
If you want more information, please visit the following
address: https://grec.co.uk/vacancies/.
More vacancies coming soon!
Mill Operative (Shift)
(full time)
Smiddyseat, Turriff, Aberdeenshire.
Based at our Smiddyseat site, near Turriff, this role will assist with the
production, packing, storage and shipping of animal feeds to ensure
quality products are produced and production targets are met in line with
company standards.
The ideal candidate should have a friendly and confident manner, and
enjoy practical and manual work, be available for shift work which
includes day and/or nightshift, be physically fit and have the ability to
keep detailed and accurate records.
For further information, please visit the careers section on our website
at www.harbro.co.uk and submit your covering letter and C.V.
Closing date: 10th September 2021
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Vacancies
WE'RE HIRING - Packing /
Warehouse Team - Full Time
Whisky Hammer / Still Spirit are
looking to recruit a full time
Packing / Warehouse operative to
join their small, highly motivated,
team.
Both businesses are growing at
rapid pace, establishing leading
online platforms whereby it
specialises in the auctioning and
retail of a range of old, rare,
collectable and affordable whisky.
For more information and to apply,
please send a cover letter to
Crimond Pharmacy &
Travel Clinic.
We have a vacancy to join our dispensary
team at Crimond Pharmacy
We’re offering a full day Monday,
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
Experience or qualifications in a
pharmacy setting will be a distinct
advantage.
Applicants must have excellent
communication skills both written and
verbal.
If not already qualified, the successful
applicant must be willing to undertake
mandatory training towards qualifications.
Please apply enclosing CV and
handwritten covering letter to Michelle
Strachan, Pharmacy Manager.
Closing date 15th September, however we
will close applications early if an ideal
candidate is found.
Visit the following link for
Jobs at Aberdeenshire
Council :
https://
jobs.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/
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Vacancies
Exciting Job opportunity at MACBI
We are looking for a motivated, flexible, hard
working person to join our team as a receptionist/facility assistant
Hours are one evening a week 6pm-10pm and all day every
second Sunday with extra hours for holiday & relief cover also.
To apply pop a email to
Sarah & Jill to [email protected]
or pop your CV and covering note into the hub.
MACBI Community Hub - Newlands Road, Mintlaw, AB42 5GP
Please note this position is for 16+ only.
Catering
opportunities
across
Aberdeenshire
Council Care
Homes, Schools
and Very
Sheltered
Housing https://
bit.ly/38q7KFe
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Vacancies
CLICK HERE
CLICK HERE
Prison Officer - Operations
(HMP & YOI Grampian Only)
In this role you will be responsible for the overall functioning
and security of the establishment, working as part of a team
and carrying out roles in Front of House, Visits, Electronic
Control Room, Patrol and Prisoner Reception.
Starting salary £21,638 progressing to £26,903 over a 4 year
period subject to pay progression
Closing date: 20/09/21
CLICK HERE
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Opportunities
Interested? Apply HERE
For more information contact [email protected]
Please note: Photo taken pre-Covid regulations
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Opportunities
TUESDAY, 7 SEPTEMBER 2021 FROM
16:00 -19:00
PARAMOUNT BAR
23-25 Bon Accord St, Aberdeen
Recruitment Fair - Hospitality Roles in Aberdeen
Are you looking for a new role, or perhaps even your first job? Join us for a recruitment
fair.
We have a great evening lined up for you including different sessions before your
interview:
An overview of Signature Group and why we're a fantastic place to work, including our
extensive staff benefits program
Presentations and training from a few of our fantastic food & drinks suppliers - maybe
even some tastings!
Skill Assessment sessions
An Interview
YOU NEED TO BRING: A CV, valid right to work documents and proof of settled status (if
required).
Please arrive sharply for the start time as we have a full program ready for you.
Limited spaces are available: book your slot to avoid missing out by emailing
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Opportunities
NESCol is offering an IT course which is sponsored by Shell, so comes at no cost to candidates.
It’s a Level 4 Digital Passport qualification which also offers numeracy and communications training as Distance Learning options alongside.
In Aberdeen, the course starts on 8th September and runs to 5
th December (with a 2
week break in October).
Attendance will be face to face on a Wednesday 1pm to 4pm (Gallowgate) plus Monday and Tuesday (from the second week) 1pm to 4pm on line.
Candidates will be given a Chromebook (or similar) which they will be allowed to keep if they complete the course.
There is financial support for those requiring transport or childcare to allow attendance.
Up to 24 places are available.
We are offering the same programme in Fraserburgh from 22nd
September as follows:
Attendance will be face to face on a Wednesday 9am to 12 noon (Fraserburgh campus) plus Wed 1pm to 4pm and Friday 9am to 12 noon on a blended model basis.
Candidates will be given a Chromebook (or similar) which they will be allowed to keep if they complete the course.
There is financial support for those requiring transport or childcare to allow attendance.
Up to 20 places are available.
The course is aimed at boosting the confidence of those who want to learn more about surviving in an increasingly digital world. The intention is that candidates who complete the course, will progress on to a Fast Futures programme by Avado (also sponsored by Shell). This is a short but successful employability programme delivered on line.
Digital Passport - North East Scotland College (nescol.ac.uk)
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Information
Aberdeenshire Council’s Employment
Support Team are launching a monthly
e-newsletter with information on Career
Advice, Training Opportunities, Employment
Support as well as details of what other
services in Aberdeenshire have to offer.
To sign up click on this link http://
eepurl.com/hym9yT
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Information
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Information
In November 2021, the United Nations COP26 Climate Summit will be arriving in
Scotland. This will be one of the biggest events of its kind ever to be hosted in our
country with 200 world leaders in attendance. There is hope that the event will result in a
truly historic agreement to limit greenhouse gas emissions and steer us clear of a climate
emergency.
The COP26 Summit provides us with a unique opportunity to recognise and celebrate
innovation in the Scottish education system and our commitment to Learning for
Sustainability. Within Scotland’s curriculum, Learning for Sustainability (LfS) is
recognised as an entitlement for all learners and a recent international study showed that
our learners are world-leading global citizens.
The Learning for Sustainability Awards support these ambitions. Help us recognise the
amazing achievements of Scotland’s people and the settings, schools and communities
that have demonstrated passion and commitment to building a socially-just, sustainable
and equitable world.
The award categories recognise the dedication and achievements of learners, practitioners, education supporters, establishments and providers and also those in
leadership positions in Scottish education. Entry to the awards is open to all publicly-funded early learning and childcare settings and schools in Scotland, including special, primary and secondary schools, and also community learning and development
providers.
Nominations open on 09 June 2021 and will close on 12 September 2021.
Winners will be announced in the Daily Record on 27 October 2021.
There will be five winners in each of the six categories. Up to five certificates of
distinction will also be issued to runners-up in each category to recognise excellent
practice.
CLICK HERE
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Information
Applications from individuals cannot be accepted.
Connecting Scotland has announced the reopening of phase 3, providing devices, data, training, and support to users who are low income, digitally
excluded and seeking employment.
In Aberdeenshire under phase 3, round 1, over the summer, 174 devices (106 through Aberdeenshire Council Services) were allocated to residents
who are low income, digitally excluded and seeking employment.
Applications for the programme are done at an organisational level
(Aberdeenshire Council can apply at service level or Aberdeenshire team level)
Phase 3, round 2
Open for Applications: 30th August to 27th September 5pm.
If you are aware of any colleagues representing, or in contact with,
organisations representing the target demographic please let them know.
For more information visit www.connecting.scot
Previous applications have been open to those who are low income, digitally excluded and either shielding from Covid-19, families with children, young
care leavers, the elderly and those with disabilities. To date Connecting Scotland has provided over 40,000 devices to over 1,500 organisations
across Scotland.
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Information
Scottish Education Exhibition 9th September 10am-7pm
Join us to find out more about your Higher and Further
education options
Booking for the 2021 virtual Scottish Education Exhibition is now open –
Thursday 9 September 2021
With some uncertainty still surrounding large-scale physical events, 18 Scottish
education institutions along with Skills Development Scotland (SDS) and SAAS, are
hosting a virtual Scottish Education Exhibition for senior phase pupils who are
considering their pathways to further and higher education. This free, virtual exhibition
takes place on Thursday 9 September 2021 from 10am - 7pm.
Featuring 14 Scottish universities and four colleges, the Scottish Education Exhibition will
give pupils the chance to speak to the universities and colleges, view resources and
videos, download prospectuses and join live webinars. SDS and SAAS will also be on
hand to provide career information and advice, and funding advice respectively.
Recognising the key influencing role that parents and carers play, the event will also fea-
ture an information session aimed specifically at this group.
Booking info
We’re setting aside time in school for senior phase pupils to attend, but parents and car-
ers are also able to join throughout the day.
Sign up for the virtual 2021 Scottish Education Exhibition
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Information
An Open Letter to Young People
Introduction from Sandy Begbie, CEO Scottish Financial Enterprise, Chair of Young Person’s Guarantee Implementation Group, Chair of DYW
We all know that this year has been a year like no other and understand that the impact on young people has been significant.
Research undertaken with young people by Young Scot reveals anxiety that this year’s qualifications and achievements will not be valued as highly by employers in comparison to previous years. My many discus-sions with industry and employers resoundingly confirms the opposite. Instead my experience is wide-spread employer admiration for the fortitude and resilience young people have shown throughout all the challenges faced in the past year, and a solid commitment to create opportunities to help shape futures.
Official SQA results were issued on 10 August. This is an opportune moment to communicate through an ‘open letter to young people’ that Scotland’s industry and employers stand in support of them, recognise their qualifications, and congratulate them on their achievements. The content of the open letter is attached and includes a number of signatories who represent a broad range of Scotland’s employers. We couldn’t include everyone, however I know there will be many more who stand ready to endorse it.
I therefore kindly ask for your support now, to get behind our campaign and help re-build youth confi-dence at this critical time.
How to get involved
1. Communicate your support as an employer or industry organisation
– publish the open letter on your website and endorse your support of its content through social media channels.
2. Help us reach young people and their parents and carers
• show partnership support through publishing the letter on your website, and use your social media channels to communicate the message on behalf of industry and employers.
A copy of the letter can be found or linked to at sfe.org.uk.
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Information
Date of next issue will be
Week beginning 14th September 2021
If you have any information/ news that you would like
to add to the Newsletter please send your information
to:
By 14h September 2021
YouthLink Scotland
have a really exciting opportunity for young people to get involved with the #IWill movement in Scotland. We are
delighted to announce that we are recruiting #IWill Ambassadors to join the
team and help us grow the #PowerOfYouth movement!
Each year, the #IWill movement recruits young people aged 10 – 25 across the
UK to become #IWill Ambassadors. This is a unique opportunity that recognises and celebrates the impact that young
people are having in their communities, environment and wider society. Being an
#IWill Ambassador provides young people with a platform to spread their
message and inspire other young people to get involved in volunteering and social action. There’s more infor-
mation on the role of an #IWill Ambassador in this role description
Do you know a young person leading change? Nominate them or encourage them to apply to be part of
2021's #IWill Ambassador programme. The deadline is Midnight on Sunday 3rd October!
