Seminars and Workshops
In addition to the exhibitors a full seminar programme took place at this years National Career Guidance Show series, covering relevant aspects of career guidance ideal for anyone needing insight into the latest trends or seeking some refreshing inspiration. Seminars were recorded throughout the day (where permission was given by the speaker). Also available on this page are links to the photos from the event, our visitor and exhibitor feedback pages as well as links to our sponsors pages.
Please see the full timetable below with the video footage and presentations where available.
Amazon.co.uk – Work hard. Have fun. Make history.
Allan Lyall, Vice President of European Operations, Amazon
Commonwealth Initiatives Team – Apprenticeships and Jobs
Patricia Docherty, CAI
The CMS Framework for Scotland – what this means for careers practitioners
Liz Galashan, Skills Development Scotland
College A Positive Choice
Mhairi Laughlin, West Lothian College, on behalf of all Scotland’s Colleges
Entry to Higher Education – Changing Times
Alison King, UCAS
Alternative Routes to Employment
Hazel Mathieson, Skills Development Scotland
The implications of Social Media and Cloud Computing for Career Guidance
Leigh Henderson, CoHesion Career Development/Unlike Minds
The National Apprenticeship Service focuses on increasing the number of apprentices in England. We work with employers to help them introduce apprentices into their businesses, help those looking to start their careers find an Apprenticeship opportunity and contribute towards the costs of the training and qualifications within an Apprenticeship.
BestCourse4Me.com is a unique, free-to-use, independent website run by a charity. It provides accurate, impartial information for all students contemplating university entrance but has a specific aim to improve social mobility by enabling able students from non-academic and disadvantaged backgrounds to choose courses that best meet their needs and career ambitions.
SAE Institute, the worldwide practical creative media college providing hands-on training up to BA/BSc degree level, giving students a full experience through state-of-the-art facilities and one to one mentoring.
