Category Archives: Developing Scotland’s Young Workforce

Developing Young Workforce has been extremely busy this session, so much so that we have launched Hamilton Grammar’s very own DYW Twitter Account. You can use this to keep up to date on current initiatives within the school, as well … Continue reading →

At the beginning of March we celebrated Apprenticeship week with a variety of events both in and out of school. We had current Apprentices from JP Morgan in to speak with senior pupils about the benefits of taking up an … Continue reading →

Over the last couple of months, tutors from Glasgow University have visited the school to work with our S2 and S3 pupils. They hosted sessions which revolved around subject choices and career pathways ahead of these pupils finalising their subject … Continue reading →

Some departments have been working to highlight the wide variety of pathways available to pupils within their subject areas. In particular, Music and RMPS have created displays within their departments which promote these careers. With subject choices currently being finalised … Continue reading →

Asda contacted the school to host CV skills and Mock Interview sessions with our senior pupils back in September. Today, Donna and Anne Frances from Asda delivered the CV Skills workshop with a group of S4 and S5 pupils on … Continue reading →

Last Thursday saw the return of the Careers Convention with a whole host of employers, training providers and further education establishments getting involved in this careers information evening. Employers were extremely positive with their feedback on the high quality questions … Continue reading →

The BIMA Digital Day took place yesterday in ICT with Hydrogen Ltd running an event to promote Digital Literacy skills. There were 15 pupils involved and they were absolutely fantastic, developing software and presenting their ideas back to the company. … Continue reading →

Last week, pupils from S4/ 5 attended the Skills Scotland Event at the SECC. This always prove to be a worthwhile event, with pupils meeting with various education providers and employers to gain an insight into entry requirements and subject … Continue reading →

Thursday 8th November   7pm- 9pm   Parents/ Carers and pupils are invited along this Thursday evening to the Annual Careers Convention. A range of educational establishments, training providers and individual employers have accepted an invitation to attend this careers … Continue reading →