Scottish Careers Week 2026
Scottish Careers Week 2026 takes place 9th - 13th November and is a chance for young people to get inspiration, information and advice to help make positive career choices.
e-Sgoil and Skills Development Scotland (SDS) are working in partnership to deliver a programme of inspirational DYW Live sessions to support young people with shaping their futures.
Sessions will be 30-45 minutes and will be delivered via Microsoft Teams (Glow not required). Session info can be viewed below.
All sessions are free to attend and full information on each session is below. After registering you will be emailed a link where you can access the sessions. Sessions will also be recorded and available on the webpage afterwards.
| Session | Date | Time | Age/Stage | Info | Registration |
| What does a Surveyor do? “Ask Me Anything” | Monday 9th November | 09:45 - 10:30 | S1 - S4 |
Hear from experienced professional surveyors who will be on hand to answer questions on their specialism, routes to entry, what a typical day looks like and anything else you may have! These sessions are provided for those interested in the industry or simply don’t know what surveying is! |
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| Inspiring futures in tourism and hospitality | Tuesday 10th November | 10:45 - 11:30 | P6 - S2 | Pupils will hear directly from experts working in Scotland’s vibrant visitor economy. Through an engaging panel discussion, they will discover what it’s like to work in tourism and hospitality, get insights into real-world roles and pathways, and learn how they can build rewarding careers in sectors that welcome, inspire and connect people every day. | Click here to register |
| What does a Surveyor do? “Ask Me Anything” | Wednesday 11th November | 09:45 - 10:30 | S1 - S4 |
Hear from experienced professional surveyors who will be on hand to answer questions on their specialism, routes to entry, what a typical day looks like and anything else you may have! These sessions are provided for those interested in the industry or simply don’t know what surveying is! |
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| Careers in Construction | Thursday 12th November | 09:45 - 10:15 | P5-P7 | Join the Balfour Beatty team to explore some of the world's most amazing engineering achievements. Through an interactive quiz, pupils will discover record-breaking tunnels, renewable energy projects, railways and other incredible infrastructure while learning how engineers help shape the world around us. The session will introduce future careers in construction and engineering, showcase major infrastructure and energy projects across Scotland, and highlight the important role these projects play in supporting the UK's transition to Net Zero. | Click here to register |
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