Entry requirements
Pupils selected by school and following a partnership delivered employability route will be eligible for this programme.
Why take this course?
This course will provide an opportunity to develop key employability and life skills through working on enterprise projects as part of a school employability route.
What you will experience
You will be provided with the opportunity to develop some practical skills and work on an enterprise project supported by a college lecturer who will support your skills development.
Key Facts
Everything you need to know about applying for this course.
What you need to know
Whilst you are on the course, you will be required to:
- Always be ready to start your class at the given time
- Demonstrate a commitment to learning and self-study
- Adhere to the School Pupils Code of Commitment
Eating and drinking are not permitted in classrooms. Drinking water is available from water dispensers in the corridors within the College buildings.
Opportunities
Whether you wish to progress in your studies or enter the world of work, North East Scotland College has excellent progression opportunities, with links to eight universities across Scotland and great relationships with industry employers.
Education at NESCol
Upon successful completion of this course, you may be able to progress towards the following full-time course at North East Scotland College:
Student Stories
Ross Henderson
Supported Programmes
DFN Project Search
“If you feel like your anxiety is really bad or if you have a disability, don’t let that bring you down. If you don’t try, you’ll never know! I might be deaf, but because you’ve got disabilities it doesn’t make you different to anybody else.”
Read more about Ross's story
Shannon Barbour
Supported Programmes
Preparation for Work
“I thought I was coming to college for education, but I got so much more than that: friendships, support, independence, guidance and a push when I needed it. I have had such an amazing journey here.”
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James McLean
Supported Programmes
Qualification for Work: Hospitality
“It’s one of the best decisions I have ever made to continue at College. Lecturers and my classmates have helped me come out of my shell and the leadership skills that are taught on my course have helped me enormously – I feel better about myself.”
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Applications
This course is only available to pupils in S4 to S6 across Aberdeen City, giving pupils the opportunity to experience life as a College student whilst staying on at school.
Please note, applications for schools courses must be submitted by a member of school staff.
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