Kickstart your career journey while still at school thanks to this Scottish college

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A popular college based in Falkirk is offering pupils across Scotland the chance to get a head-start in their desired career path whilst still at school.Aimed at senior school pupils moving into S4, S5 and S6 in August 2025, Forth Valley College’s (FVC) school partnership courses aim to provide pupils with additional key skills, knowledge, and opportunities at an earlier stage.Pupils can sign up and join these vocational courses as one of their subject options, alongside their school-based national and higher qualifications.Available to study at FVC’s Falkirk, Stirling and Alloa campuses, there's a wide range of school partnership courses on offer, at varying levels to suit a range of needs.Whichever pupils choose, all of FVC’s school partnerships courses offer an invaluable taste of what to expect in further or higher education - helping to remove some of the 'what next' anxiety, as well as encouraging independence, responsibility and maturity.Take a look below at some of the courses available...Equivalent to a higher qualification, these apprenticeships offer a valuable educational opportunity for fifth and sixth-year secondary school pupils, combining both academic learning and practical experience.Students can benefit from hands-on tasks and work experience with local employers, which will allow them to develop essential skills that can enhance future career prospects, as well as exciting new opportunities, such as progressing to a modern apprenticeship, further education, or directly entering the workforce.If you are a pupil who wants to experience college without having to undertake a full qualification, or are currently unsure about your career path, this may be the pathway for you.The SCOTS programme allows you