Case studies

An off-site event for senior phase female pupils to network with, and gain inspiration from, members of the Business Women Connections (BWC) Aberdeen group.

A daytime careers event with timetabled slots for S3 and S4 pupils to interact with employers and further/higher education providers.

An opportunity for local business employers and Banchory Academy staff and pupils to network and explore opportunities for collaboration.

An activity day for pupils to learn about the different job roles associated with careers in conservation, the countryside and estates.

A series of employer presentations to help S3 pupils understand expectations around professional conduct in the workplace.

A careers carousel session designed to give S2 pupils an insight into roles within the land-based and food and drink sectors.

A series of lectures, lessons and networking to allow S2 and S3 pupils to learn about the different ways that chemistry can be used in the world of work.

A life skills workshop, delivered by Stork, provided S6 pupils an insight into payslips and budgeting.

A carousel of short practical demonstrations and activities to provide pupils with an insight into the diversity of roles within energy and engineering.

A series of school visits from Morrison Construction provided senior pupils with an insight into the sector, the pathways into construction careers and opportunities for progression.

This activity allowed pupils to gain awareness of different roles and sectors, as well as developing their networking, communication, teamworking and presentation skills.

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.