Our series of skills masterclasses connects young people with local employers and volunteers who provide them with the skills, knowledge, and inspiration they need to kick-start rewarding futures.
Find out more about masterclasses in Scotland.
Masterclasses
Volunteers and employers
Delivering our masterclasses on skills for career success is a fun and flexible way to share your professional story with young people, inspire them to reach their potential and help them unlock new skills.
How they work
Whether it’s a one-off, once a year or more regular activity, you will find that delivering a masterclass is the perfect way for you to broaden the horizons of young people in your local area and get them interested in your business or industry.
Naturally, given the current situation, all masterclasses will now be done digitally via Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or alternative video conferencing software, along with pre-recorded masterclasses for when this is not possible.
Each masterclass takes approximately an hour to deliver and we provide a range of templates and guidance documents to make things even easier for you.
The choice of masterclasses is wide – from networking and communication to personal branding and interview success – and you can choose the session best suited to your expertise.
Masterclass subjects
Key Stage 3
- Year 7 – Inspire: Students will identify their skills and qualities.
- Year 8 – Aspire: Students will reflect on their motivations for going to work and how these might influence their career choice.
- Year 9 – Explore: Students will explore the skills and qualities which employers are looking for.
Key Stage 4
- Year 10 – Action: Students will understand the range of factors that might influence their career.
- Year 11 – Future Jobs: Students will understand the changing nature of work and how to succeed in the future jobs market.
Key Stage 5 (Years 12/13)
- Know Yourself: Students will develop self-awareness and understand how it relates to careers.
- Effective Communication & Networking: Students will learn the communication and networking skills needed for career success.
- Success at Interviews: Students will explore the skills needed for success in interviews.
- Preparing for Work: Students will develop an understanding of how best to prepare for the world of work.
- Success at Assessment Centres: Students will experience different assessment centre tests and identify different assessment methods.
- Brand You: Students will explore and develop their own career brand and understand how important it is for future success.
Find out more about getting involved in our volunteering section.
Schools and colleges
Our masterclasses are a high-impact, no cost way for you to reach Gatsby Benchmarks 1,3, & 6 for Good Careers Guidance.
How they work
Delivered monthly, each masterclass builds on the last. With each one having a specific focus on a different career skill or pathway – from networking and communication to personal branding and interview success.
Naturally, given the current situation, all masterclasses will now be done digitally via Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or alternative video conferencing software, along with pre-recorded masterclasses for when this is not possible.
Each masterclass lasts approximately an hour and volunteers are provided with a range of templates and supporting documents which can be tailored to suit their skills, industry and job role.
Masterclass subjects
Key Stage 3
- Year 7 – Inspire: Students will identify their skills and qualities.
- Year 8 – Aspire: Students will reflect on their motivations for going to work and how these might influence their career choice.
- Year 9 – Explore: Students will explore the skills and qualities which employers are looking for.
Key Stage 4
- Year 10 – Action: Students will understand the range of factors that might influence their career.
- Year 11 – Future Jobs: Students will understand the changing nature of work and how to succeed in the future jobs market.
Key Stage 5 (Years 12/13)
- Know Yourself: Students will develop self-awareness and understand how it relates to careers.
- Effective Communication & Networking: Students will learn the communication and networking skills needed for career success.
- Success at Interviews: Students will explore the skills needed for success in interviews.
- Preparing for Work: Students will develop an understanding of how best to prepare for the world of work.
- Success at Assessment Centres: Students will experience different assessment centre tests and identify different assessment methods.
- Brand You: Students will explore and develop their own career brand and understand how important it is for future success.
Find out more about the impact our masterclasses have.
