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SkillsScotland is part of the biggest skills and careersevents series for 14-19 year olds in Scotland. Hugelyinteractive, visitors get the chance to touch, feel andexperience first hand a huge range of availablecareers from a vast array of organisations.

GLASGOW

ABERDEEN

EDINBURGH

20 November 2012AECC, Aberdeen

Skills ScotlandGLASGOW

Skills Scotland ABERDEEN

Skills ScotlandEDINBURGH

30 October 2012Royal Highland Centre,

Edinburgh

7 - 8 November 2012SECC, Glasgow

Three events give you more accessFollowing the huge success of the Aberdeen and Edinburghevents that launched in 2011 there will be three eventsagain for 2012. The Aberdeen event will take place at the AECC, the Glasgow event takes place at the SECC andthis year the Edinburgh event is moving to the RoyalHighland Centre giving everyone easy coach and minibusaccess.

Ideal for your students making choices, the events areaimed at S4, S5, S6 and above. The events bring together a range of exhibitors: employers, training providers, sector skills councils, universities, charities/voluntary sector organisations and careers and business advisers providingas diverse a range of opportunities as possible. It is anopportunity for everyone to discuss options in a fun,interactive and neutral environment.

The three Skills Scotland 2012 events welcomeschools and colleges from all across Scotland.

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To book your visitcall Theo Bruckner on 01823 362800

or go online at www.skillsscotland.co.uk

Interactivity is theName of the GameSkillsScotland events are interactive and hands-on. They areall about inspiring your young people, the nations youth,about their future careers and opportunities. But how do youexcite thousands of young people about careers when manywill struggle to get a job?

Motivate them.

Organisations recruit enthusiastic candidates, the ones thathave done a bit of research, have clear objectives about what

they want and know where to find out about opportunities.Skills Scotland events motivate young people using activitiesshowcased by employers, colleges, training providers andother organisations.

Activities might include wheel change challenges withstudents studying auto repair, pancake flipping with hotel andhospitality teams, changing a nappy with childcare trainers,building a slate roof with construction lecturers, restyling ahairdo with hairdressing academies, pedalling a dynamo tolight a bulb with energy providers, fitness training withpersonal trainers and lots more.

Skills Scotland events are open to anyone aged 14-19,whatever their ambitions or abilities. The events showcasethe range of opportunities available to young people includingmodern apprenticeships, education, training, employment,internships and other options.

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Whos already signed up to get involved?

Creative ScotlandCreative Scotland will be supporting the Skills Scotland

series this year as part of the Year of Creative Scotland.Theyll be hosting a performance stage at the Glasgow event

and Creative Workshop/Get Skilled areas in Edinburgh and Aberdeen where visitors can have a go at different creativeactivities and find out about all the different jobs available

www.creativescotland.com

YoungScotSkills Scotland is thrilled that for a third year well be working withYoung Scot. This year were working together on plans to givevisitors some exclusive offers all will be revealed soon! As thenational youth information and citizenship agency for Scotland,Young Scot works in partnership with young people, aged 11 to26, giving them access to information and opportunities to helpthem make the most of their lives.

DeloitteDeloittes School Leavers programme has been specially

created for people who are leaving school with a stronginterest in business and finance. By joining Deloitte, you

can immerse yourself in the world of work, developvaluable skills and receive the kind of support youd

normally only expect from a graduate scheme. Toapply and for more detailed information pleasevisit www.deloitte.co.uk/schoolleavers

John Clark Motor Group As a significant employer in the retail motor trade withover 700 employees across our dealerships in Aberdeen, Dundee, Fife and Edinburgh we offer career opportunities in a wide range of fields such as, sales,technicians, body repairs, parts sales and distribution,accounts, administration, HR and marketing. Well beat Skills Scotland and want to meet enthusiastic,career minded individuals who are willing to work hardto achieve their own personal goals. We will train andguide you on a personal development plan to reachyour full potential. www.john-clark.co.uk

ViridorFrom wind farms to recycling and sustainable wastemanagement, Scotland is fast becoming a Europeanpowerhouse for the green economy. As Scotlandsleader, Viridor is investing 800m in next generationgreen technologies to translate zero waste policy intopractice. With a new exciting project taking shape inGlasgow there will be a range of education, placementand career opportunities available in one of Europesmost exciting green industries. www.viridor.co.uk

If you are interested in becoming an exhibitorcall Martin Collard on 01823 362809

www.skillsscotland.co.uk

Aberdeenshire Council & YouthOpportunities Database Aberdeen Ambition Centre for Training AMECCarousel TrainingCentreCIMA - Chartered Institute of Management AccountantsCityof Glasgow CollegeClydeMarine Training

ConstructionSkillsCreative ScotlandDeloitteEdinburghs CollegesEdinburghNapier UniversityEngineering Construction Industry TrainingBoardHappitotsDayNursery Ltd

JHP TrainingJohn Clark Motor GroupMcDonald'sOPITOPetrofacQA ApprenticeshipsScore EuropeLtd

Scottish Ambulance ServiceTheRoyal Bank of Scotland GroupUniversityof theWest of Scotland Viridor Viking Recruitment Vincent Bell Hairdressing YoungScot

Focus on whos coming to meet you

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