Which Path is Right for You? College, Apprenticeships, Degrees Add the name of the presenter / presenters NAME, Skill Development Scotland UCAS Higher Education Exhibition 2019

Focus on what really matters. The future is unpredictable, new technology and innovation creates new opportunities But we need to be able to adapt. Thinking about your next steps. Take a minute and think about what really matters to you, what you value. Not specific courses or jobs but the type of future you would like to create and the type of impact you would like to have on the world.

PATHWAYS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE APPRENTICESHIPS EMPLOYMENT LEARNING WORK UNIVERSITY COLLEGE APPRENTICESHIPS EMPLOYMENT ENTREPRENEURSHIP Pathways Animated Slide - pathway option in the circle will appear one at a time on click. Key Message: In the past most people completed learning – school, college, university – then moved into work. Now the separation of learning, life and work is becoming a thing of the past. It is much easier to move between work and learning or combine work and learning, but it is also more complex, we need our CMS to select the kind of learning and work experience that can help create the future you were just imagining. Examples of change: Online learning such as MOOCs, Massive Open Online Courses Universities converting entire years (usually 3rd year) into industry placements as a core part of the degree Workplace learning and qualifications in every industry and every level

jobs will need a minimum of QUALIFIED FOR THE FUTURE Doctoral Degree Professional Apprenticeship 6% Degrees / HNC or HND Apprenticeships (Inc. Graduate) 47% of jobs Highers / Foundation Apprenticeships / Awards National Certificates / Modern Apprenticeships Title 13% 22% By 2027 2 out of 3_ jobs will need a minimum of SCQF level 6 Qualifications 4% Value of Qualifications in the Future Labour Market Qualifications forecast to be in demand in Scotland by 2027 organised by SCQF level. Over 50% of jobs will need people qualified to SCQF level 7 and above. Whether you get those qualifications through a full-time learning route at college or university or while in work will be your decision. Data from: SDS RSA resources. 8%

COLLEGE PATHWAYS Wide variety of courses with varied entry requirements . Clear progression pathways to work or further study College With a wide variety of course available from National Certificate though to Degree levels there is usually a course with suitable entry requirements for the pathway you want. Application is often direct to the college and you can apply to as many colleges as you want. College offer a supported transition from school or work towards further qualifications. Get Qualifications after completing each level of study Smaller class sizes than most university lectures

COLLEGE PATHWAYS Title ATRICULATION ENTER 2ND OR 3RD YEAR OF A RELATED DEGREE WORK + COLLEGE or UNIVERSITY GO TO UNIVERSITY ASSOCIATE or INTEGRATED DEGREE STUDY 2 YEARS COLLEGE 2 YEARS UNIVERSITY GRADUATE APPRENTICESHIP MODERN APPRENTICESHIP Title HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA SCQF 8 HIGHER NATIONAL CERTIFICATE SCQF 7 College Pathways – Animated Slide On slide - College NC, HNC and HND block. On click - How this could lead to university. From a HNC/HND Articulate to year 2 or 3 of a related degree or choose an Associate Degree where you start your degree at college and complete it at university On click - How this could lead to work-based qualifications – Can go direct to work or to an Apprenticeships combining work and qualifications. Associate/Integrated Degrees: entry usually require more Highers than HNC/HND but often fewer Highers or at lower grades than direct university path. Application is usually through UCAS but some courses are direct application to college. You may find it helpful to print out the ‘COLLEGE TO UNIVERSITY PATHWAYS’ guide available on Connect LMI National Area for current atriculation pathways and Associate Degrees - https://connect.sds.co.uk/Interact/Pages/Content/Document.aspx?id=4616 Note: Employment & Entrepreneurship are not highlighted on the slide but should be mentioned as a destination from college where you can continue to build skills and qualifications. NATIONAL CERTIFICATE SCQF 2-6

COLLEGE TO UNIVERSITY PATHWAYS Here is some more on different pathways to a degree Optional Video Slide – College to Degree Pathways video 2min Overview of atriculation options, Integrated or Associate Degrees and Associate Student Scheme. Mentions Graduate Apprenticeships which will be covered in slides 9-10.

APPRENTICESHIP PATHWAYS . Over 80 different types of Modern Apprenticeship Earn while you learn. Work & get Qualified Qualifications SCQF level 5 to SCQF level 12 Get the qualifications and experience employers want Apprenticeship Pathways You may already be aware of or involved in a Foundation Apprenticeship in school but there are many more apprenticeship options post-school (over 80). Entry requirements are set by the employer - they are looking for someone with the potential to do the job well and gain the qualifications – want great attitude, experience or genuine interest (shown via research) and may ask for some qualifications. You can get qualified to degree level or beyond and there are also new Graduate Apprenticeships designed to allow people to gain advanced qualifications while in work.

GRADUATE APPRENTICESHIPS WORK STUDY Paid full-time employment with 80% of learning in the workplace Access to university/college facilities, support services and online learning FLEXIBLITY SUPPORT A flexible learning timetable with assessments based on workplace learning Recognises prior learning Support from both an academic and workplace mentor Apprenticeship Pathways In paid full time employment Still get to experience college and university learning and access their resources You will have an agreed learning plan mixing work and study time. Recognition of Prior learning – means you start at a level that suits you rather than having to repeat learning. Learning is contextualised in the workplace (may wish to consider your learning style when choosing a pathway) Gain transferable, industry recognised skills, experience and qualifications. Available if you are over 16. Vacancy appear through-out the year on Apprenticeship.scot.

GRADUATE APPRENTICESHIPS Around 1300 more Graduate Apprenticeship opportunities by September 2019  across 13 frameworks, delivered by 15 Learning Providers across Scotland. IT: Management for Business SCQF 10 IT: Software Development SCQF 10 Data Science SCQF 10 Business Management (inc. Financial Services) SCQF 10 Engineering Instrumentation, Measurement & Control SCQF 10 Engineering Design & Manufacture SCQF 10 Civil Engineering SCQF 8 Civil Engineering SCQF 10 Cyber Security SCQF 10 Cyber Security SCQF 11 Construction & the Built Environment SCQF level10  Accounting SCQF level 10 & 11 (pilot) Early Years & Childcare SCQF level 9 (pilot) Apprenticeship Pathways In 2019, we have 15 university and college partners across Scotland working with employers all over the country. With a total of 13 different courses, mainly in business, IT, construction and Engineering and more on the way! (current pilots Accounting and Early Years & Childcare)              Find out more by: Contact the university you would like to attend for further information View further information, FAQ’s and vacancies on Apprenticeship.scot Register for vacancy alerts via Apprenticeship.scot

SPEAK TO A CAREERS ADVISER FIND OUT MORE SPEAK TO A CAREERS ADVISER APPRENTICESHIP .SCOT Get advice & support Explore your options Information & vacancies Info & help for parents and careers Find out more SDS Speak to an adviser on the SDS stand at this event, or in SDS local centres and schools (add college if appropriate for your area) Find out more about all career pathways online at My WoW Look into apprenticeship options on Apprenticeship.scot Or if you are here to support a young person you may find My Kids Career helpful Reminder to focus on what matters to them to choose and shape their own pathway MY WORLD OF WORK .CO.UK MY KIDS CAREER .COM

HELP WITH EVERYTHING UNI PLUS INFO ON ALTERNATIVE PATHWAYS FIND OUT MORE UCAS STAFF HERE TODAY HELP WITH EVERYTHING UNI Get advice & support Explore your options Including Virtual Uni Tours Including Scottish Apprenticeships Find out more - UCAS UCAS staff are also available today You may already have been using the UCAS site but there is lots of information that could help Visiting events like this and open days can be a huge help in informing your decision but if you can’t make an open day’s UCAS has a Virtual Tour A-Z which includes a number of Scottish Universities UCAS also has information on alternative routes including an Apprenticeship Hub (covering England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales) FYI – there is also teacher/adviser content; Apprenticeship Guides for event use; content tailored to UK countries; classroom resources; apprenticeship search tool for England. PLUS INFO ON ALTERNATIVE PATHWAYS UCAS.COM

FIND OUT MORE Title LOCAL FE LOCAL SDS LOCAL HE OFFERS Support Advice Open Days / Visit Virtual tours Here today OFFERS Support Advice Visit Here today OFFERS Support Advice Open days / Visit Virtual tours Here today Find out more - Optional Slide Use this slide if you want to add relevant local details such as upcoming open days or events that could support career planning and decision making. Please try to keep the look and feel consistent with the rest of the presentation. If you require any support contact Lynn or Luisa: lynn.haughton@sds.co.uk luisa.moreno@sds.co.uk

FIND OUT MORE - GLASGOW Title Glasgow Open Days SDS here today at Stand …. Glasgow Caledonian & Strathclyde Universities Monday 2 Sept Saturday 5 Oct University of Glasgow Wednesday 4 Sept Saturday 19 Oct Glasgow School of Art Thursday 24 Oct Thursday 31 Oct Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Friday 4 Oct (film) Friday 18 Oct (drama) Friday 1 Nov (dance) Offer VIRTUAL TOUR LOOK OUT FOR COLLEGE OPEN DAYS END OF 2019 INTO 2020 Title SDS CENTRE Monteith House 11 George Square Glasgow G2 1DY Or find nearest Centre: www.myworldofwork.co.uk LOCALISED SLIDE FOR GLASGOW EVENT - ADD STAND NUMBER Highlight Virtual Tour if available. Find all virtual tours on UCAS website. There is a direct link to this UCAS page from My WoW Events.

FIND OUT MORE - EDINBURGH Edinburgh Open Days SDS here today at Stand …. University of Edinburgh Saturday 21 Sept Saturday 5 Oct Offer VIRTUAL TOUR Edinburgh Napier University Monday 2 Sept Saturday 28 Sept Heriot-Watt University Friday 27 Sept Saturday 26 Oct Friday 8 Nov Offer VIRTUAL TOUR Queen Margaret University Saturday 21 Sept Saturday 12 Oct Title Or visits SDS CENTRE 79 Shadwick Place Edinburgh EH2 4SD Or find nearest Centre: www.myworldofwork.co.uk LOCALISED SLIDE FOR EDINBURGH EVENT - ADD STAND NUMBER Highlight Virtual Tour if available. Find all virtual tours on UCAS website. There is a direct link to this UCAS page from My WoW Events. LOOK OUT FOR COLLEGE OPEN DAYS END OF 2019 INTO 2020

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