Exploring possible career paths

Skills Development Scotland (SDS) and Ucas are hosting an exhibition to give young people the chance to find out more about work and education choices on Friday.

The Higher Education Conference will take place at Dundee and Angus College’s Gardyne Campus.

It will bring together representatives from 26 higher and further education institutions in Scotland and elsewhere, which will be on hand to offer local young people advice, as well as information on courses and traditional and alternative routes into learning.

SDS team leader Rose-Marie Stewart said: “Deciding which course, university, college, or career to choose is one of the most important decisions people make. By having all the information and experts in one place, the exhibition offers young people and their parents help to make that vital decision.”

She added: “We know that many fifth and sixth year pupils from local schools will be coming along, but would also like to welcome anyone interested in finding out about higher education, including parents, carers and college students.”

SDS careers advisers will be at the free event to give impartial advice on options and opportunities including employer, training, modern, foundation and graduate level apprenticeships and volunteering.

The exhibition runs from 10am until noon and from 1pm to 2.45pm.