Throughout our lives we have to make important decisions – one of these decisions is which subject, course and career path to choose!
One of the biggest decisions we face is what to do when we leave school, and what we want to do for a career. You may wonder how to get a good job, how to get back into the job market or how you can change your educational or professional path.
For some the choice is straightforward, but for most, knowing what to do next and how to achieve your goals is no easy task!
If you have some queries, or would like to discuss your options in more depth with one of our advisers, then please don’t hestiate to get in touch and organise a pre-entry guidance meeting.
Enquiries and appointments can be made by contacting your local Student Advice Centre, or by emailing studentadvice@nescol.ac.uk.
Our Open Day events take place twice every year, and are a great opportunity to visit the College campuses and chat to lecturers and curriculum staff, and student support teams, about the opportunities available at North East Scotland College.
Your My World of Work account will help you discover careers which match your skills, interests, education and experience. Tell us about your ambition and we’ll help you find out how you can work towards it. Find out what your strengths are, and how they can help you pick a career that will suit you.
If you are a parent looking for information, Skills Development Scotland has put together a website with up-to-date statistics on sectors that are set to grow. They’ve highlighted some industries that are on the rise, to help you explore where your child could go.
“I enjoyed learning more about the fashion industry, studying topics such as fashion history and visual merchandising.”
“Whether you’re coming straight from school or returning later like me, NESCol opens doors.”
“NESCol is perhaps the best thing that’s ever happened to me. I found my spark there, and it set me on a creative path that I know is absolutely where I want to be.”
“The Creative Industries facilities are second-to-none. I’ve toured several universities, and NESCol’s professional-grade equipment and spaces are far superior to anything else I’ve seen.”
“College was the best thing. If I had stayed on at school and not come here, I don’t know what I would’ve done.”
“The support was really good. Everyone was always there to help.”
“I liked being able to expand my knowledge of childcare and experience what it was like to work in a nursery setting.”
“We were a close-knit community that would help each other out, and I’ve made lifelong friends that I still speak to every day.”
“It was great to be able to share knowledge and bounce ideas off each other. The course was really interesting, challenging at times, but the lecturers were fantastic and explained everything so well.”
“NESCol has been more than a college to me; it has been a constant in my life, a place of opportunity and transformation.”
