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.
“Being able to work, gain practical experience and study at the same time has given me a really strong foundation to continue building my career in engineering.”
“At 19, I’m working with I’m working with a professional football club, I have an HND under my belt and a degree in my sights. NESCol has given me brilliant opportunities, and I wouldn’t be in the position I am today without it.”
“My advice to anyone who wants to change direction is that it’s never too late. NESCol has opened the door to new opportunities for me and for that, I’ll be forever thankful.”
“I was completely put at ease by my tutors and lecturers and made to feel like I could achieve anything.”
“I enjoyed my graded unit topics as they were very personalised, and I felt I could tackle them with my own knowledge. I would absolutely recommend studying at NESCol as the course can be tailored towards your goals.”
“The lecturers are top notch. I cannot fault them – they were fantastic. Learning can be done online but it’s the lecturers and their way of teaching that made it memorable for me.”
“My favourite thing was my classmates and tutors. We were like a family. I wouldn’t call it a class; it was like a home, and I always looked forward to coming to College.”
“If you’d told me when I started evening classes that I’d go on to study full-time at NESCol, achieve my HND and progress to a BA degree, I’d never have believed you. I can honestly say that my only regret is not doing it sooner.”
“My biggest highlight of College was when I completed my HND and realised how much I had grown professionally and personally.”
“Studying at College was a great experience, and I’m very proud of everything I have achieved.”
