Parents and Carers

Young people look to their parents for guidance, particularly when it comes to making choices about careers and taking their next steps.

Having conversations about careers can be difficult, as there is a lot of information out there, and the world of work is constantly changing. This section of ABZWorks is designed to bring together the most useful information to you for supporting your young people in learning about their options for after school such as local growth industries and skills building. We’ve also highlighted where you can get more support with wellbeing and health.

For general support, tips, hints, resources and video clips for parents and carers visit Parents and Carers Hub or Barclays LifeSkills page.

If you would like more information relating to health and wellbeing.

Supporting your child into a career – My World of Work has hints on how to support your child with subject choices.

Download Foundation Apprenticeship to degree opportunity to find out how Foundation Apprenticeships map against University degrees.

If you would like more support for your child who is still at school, please talk to your Careers Advisor or Guidance Teacher.

Look at our pathways into growth sectors here: Career Pathways

Looking for work

If you are a parent or carer who is unemployed or working but still struggling to make ends meet, find out more about how the Parental Employability Support Fund can help you.

If you are an adult looking for work or you are a young person who has left school already and you would like support, please contact us abzworks@aberdeencity.gov.uk.

You can also contact a Post-school Careers Advisor on 01224 285 200 or find information at My World of Work.

If you are interested in an Apprenticeship, you can find more information at Apprenticeships | Work, Learn & Earn

Parent and Carer Guide to University and College

If you would like some advice on university:

Advice For Parents And Guardians | UCAS | Parent Guide To University

North East Scotland College is a destination of choice for students from across the region and offers a range of courses, including full-time and flexible study modes, from its City, Altens and Fraserburgh campuses. Find out more about the options at North East Scotland College. There is also specific advice available at Information for Parents and Carers for parents and carers of school pupils who wish to combine school and College or who are preparing to make the next step.

The University of Aberdeen offers a flexible and individual approach to undergraduate studies. With just under 400 undergraduate degree programmes on offer, students can mix, match and switch subjects as they discover new interests and abilities on their way to graduating from a Top 20 UK University with over 525 years of teaching and research excellence. We offer an Advanced Entry route directly into Years 2 or 3 for many of our degree programmes from those who have studied HNC and HND qualifications at College. We have a range of information and guidance for parents/guardians to help them support their young person who may be considering studying at the University of Aberdeen.

Parents and Carers

Looking for work

Parent and Carer Guide to University and College

Virtual school for care experienced students

Support for Families 2023