Careers Week is chance to showcase industries

EMPLOYERS across Dumfries and Galloway are being urged to get involved in Scottish Careers Week from 10 to 14 November.

Events and activities are set to take place across the area next month to support the campaign

The special week aims to highlight the range of industries, career paths and opportunities across the country, alongside the support available to help people of all ages realise their potential.

Organisers SDS are asking local businesses to get behind the campaign in order to showcase their industry and highlight any career opportunities.

Employers can host their own events, get involved with partnership activity or offer support through Marketplace - an online tool schools and colleges access through the My World of Work website to search for opportunities posted by employers, such as workshops, talks, workplace visits or placements.

Higher and Further Education Minister Ben Macpherson, said: “The week is a chance for employers and careers teams to promote the exciting opportunities that there are across the country and connect with the next generation of talent about the range of services available.

“Particularly in an ever-changing world, it is so important to recognise and build upon the benefits that Scotland’s careers services provide to individuals, employers, communities and the economy.”