Helping your students shape their future in Scotland
10 to 14 November 2025
Scottish Careers Week is a chance to inspire your class, connect with local employers and explore career paths in Scotland. Run by Skills Development Scotland, the careers team in every state secondary school in Scotland is on hand to help plan impactful, student focused events. From career fairs and work placements to engagement sessions with parents, there are many ways to get involved in the week.
We’re proud to support Scottish Careers Week.
Things to think about:
- Scotland currently makes up 8% of the UK’s engineering and technology workforce and is only set to grow
- jobs in environment, energy and earth sciences are widely available
- young people aged 16 and over can consider Modern Apprenticeship SQV 3 and Scottish Vocational Qualifications in engineering and technology sectors
- Higher National Certificates and Higher National Diplomas are available in engineering and technology-based subjects
- university degree courses in Scotland offer more general engineering courses as well as covering specific fields such as computer science, manufacturing and technology
Classroom resources
Discover our inspiring, informative resources to support students decide their next steps in Scotland. Check them out below:
Help engineer the future
Engineer your future is a presentation that both informs and inspires young people about the range of careers in engineering and technology. It not only builds their understanding about what engineering is and what engineers do, but also the routes into the industry. Raise aspirations and share the slides with your class.
From idea to career
There are so many different types of engineering careers available, the options are endless! Help match your students’ interest with a future career and explore 12 engineering sectors in this handy guide. Discover the many career pathways available and support your class with their career decision-making.
Map out career pathways
There are many career pathways for engineering and technology in Scotland. Students can undertake National 3, 4 and 5 in school or National Progression Awards, National Certificates or Skills for Work. Help your students map out their next steps with our Career route map.
Choosing a career route
All routes into engineering is a 20-page booklet for young people who are making decisions about their next steps. It includes information on apprenticeships, degree apprenticeships and degrees.
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