Case studies

Senior Additional Support for Learning (ASL) pupils from Mackie Academy experienced a real-life workplace - and the diverse range of roles within it - courtesy of a visit to their local Asda store.

A tour of Brewdog provided Harlaw Academy senior pupils with an insight into lab-based job roles within the workplace.

A tour of the Aberdeen Altens Hotel gave senior phase pupils from Lochside Academy experience of a working commercial kitchen.

Embarking on the MV Hrossey provided senior pupils from Aberdeen Grammar school with an insight into key shore-based and on-board roles at NorthLink Ferries.

A guest invitation to SPE Offshore Europe 2023 enhanced and enriched Lochside Academy pupils' STEM learning.

A visit to the Altrad Sparrows training centre provided Bridge of Don Academy pupils with skills development opportunities and sector awareness.

An insight into the career stories of five industry professionals across different sectors to showcase the different job roles and pathways that exist.

A collaborative project designed to give pupils experience of planning and delivering an event for their local area.

This presentation provided S2 pupils with an opportunity to learn about careers in broadcasting.

The poster competition was designed to encourage young people to develop an interest in life sciences and feel proud of the great scientific work going on within their local area. It aimed to provide young people with opportunities for personal achievement and give them an awareness of positive and sustained careers beyond education.

This event, which involved multiple employers, was designed to provide the S1 year group with an insight into Scotland's growth sectors.

Bridge of Don Academy pupils participated in a day of civil engineering-related construction tasks with the team from W M Donald.