My name is Vanessa Kokota and I am the school’s Careers Adviser. I am employed by Skills Development Scotland, which is the National Careers Service. My role is to work with pupils in group discussions, drop-in clinics and 1:1 interviews. Through such work I can help children identify and develop Career Management Skills (the ability to understand their interests, values, strengths, horizons and networks) and how these skills will help them to become successful career planners throughout their lives. Whatever stage your child is, www.myworldofwork.co.uk has tools, information, articles and videos to help . On www.mykidscareer.com you could also find useful information about up-to-date opportunities, growing industries and job vacancies, exam and subject choices, career pathways and jobs of the future as well as stories and experiences from other parents. Should you wish to discuss your child’s career ideas and options, please contact me at: Vanessa.Kokota@sds.co.uk or at: 07867 353442.
Kind regards,
Vanessa
If your child has left school, our local SDS advisers are also available to speak to you or your child over the phone through your local career centre.
Visit myworldofwork.co.uk/centres to find your local number, or call the SDS helpline on 0800 917 8000.
And don’t forget that career information and advice is available at anytime through our careers website My World of Work.
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