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.
“College really helped me bridge the gap between being in relatively small classes at school and being in huge lectures at university.”
“I think for someone like me who didn’t particularly enjoy school or achieve the exam results I wanted there, College was definitely the best option. It also prepared me for university life and set me up with the skills I needed for further study. “
“NESCol is the place that restored my faith in the education system and I was very fortunate to form great relationships, making friends for life and learning from lecturers that could see my passion and believed in me!”
“College has been really great for making new friends and giving me the opportunity to progress to university.”
“I’d recommend the course to anyone interested in a career in sports & fitness. The facilities at College were great, the course was really interesting and I made some good friends along the way. “
“I achieved things at NESCol both academically and personally that I didn’t think possible but with the help of lecturers and friends I made on the course, I feel I have grown as a person. “
HND Fitness, Health & Exercise
“It’s a qualification that definitely leads directly to related employment which is what most people want out of their College experience.”
“Lecturers have a wide range of industry experience and are very willing to share this with their students.”
“I’m really glad I did the 2 years first at College as I definitely feel better prepared. “
“Coming back to College has given me a great sense of achievement, I feel like I’ve been using my brain again! I met a lovely bunch of people there and got on well with everyone, including the younger students in the class. “
