My World of Work

06/06/2026

Arnold on learning about the business of law and being inspired by his favourite books.

05/06/2026

Celebrating World Environment Day by looking back to our first ever episode of Career Stories where we chatted to climate campaigner and activist who explained what she does to help protect our planet 🌍🌱 And since that episode was recorded, Laura succeeded in her campaign to get disposable vapes banned in Scotland! 👏👏👏

04/06/2026

Can you guess the job before Kirstie reveals what she does at Glasgow’s Queen Elizabeth University Hospital?

03/06/2026

Kyna with her insight into the reality of studying law but also great advice for people who want to do something and just need the extra push to try. ☺️

02/06/2026

Arnold, an aspiring lawyer at talks about the value of team work and the ability to ask questions. Catch more from him and colleague Kyna on the latest episode of Career Stories.

02/06/2026

Calling all teachers! This Thursday (4 June) is Biomedical Science Day and we are inviting schools to take part in Super Samples to compete for the highest score.

Super Samples is a short, fun game which will introduce pupils to a world of healthcare science careers, showing what goes on behind the doors of a laboratory.

Find out more and play along: https://www.hcstraining.nhs.scot/careers/promoting-healthcare-science/healthcare-science-super-samples-game-for-stem-careers/

29/05/2026

It was great to welcome Corporal Jon Haxton and Craftsman Lee Sinclair from the British Army on a recent episode of the Career Stories podcast.

Both soldiers shared their insights into life in the army, the learning opportunities they have and how they are shaping their careers now and for the future.

Read the latest blog and watch the full episode here 🔗

Explore how careers in the British Army offer Scottish‑recognised qualifications, apprenticeships and real skills for life. Watch the Skills Development Scotland Career Stories episode.

28/05/2026

The latest episode of Career Stories is up! 🤩 We welcomed aspiring lawyers Arnold and Kyna from Harper Macleod LLP to the show to talk about their careers, their ambitions in law and their routes into their current roles.

28/05/2026

Brie is a dietitian for the . On we share what a day in her profession looks like. There’s more to nutrition than just food 🥗

26/05/2026

Aaron is an apprentice mechanic with Ember. He talks through what it’s like working and learning on the job - making sure buses are kept on the road 🚌