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Careers

At Morgan Academy, we are committed to ensuring every young person is fully prepared for life beyond school. Our Career Education programme reflects national guidance, including Developing the Young Workforce (DYW), the Career Education Standard (3–18), the Career Management Skills Framework, Skills 4.0, and Scotland’s Young Person’s Guarantee.

Career education is delivered through PSE and across all subject areas from S1–S6. Young people learn about career pathways, meta-skills, and the world of work, and they take part in a wide range of employer-led activities throughout their time at Morgan.

Our Careers Partners

Career support is led by a Principal Teacher of Guidance and supported by a strong team of partners:

  • Skills Development Scotland (SDS): Ingrid Holt and Sam Clenaghan
  • Discover Work Employability Officer: Amy Batchelor
  • Enable Works: Aimee Brown

We also work closely with local partners including Abertay University, the University of Dundee, Dundee & Angus College, a range of training providers (HELM, Street League, Barnardo’s, King’s Trust), and many employers from across the region. Supported progression programmes such as Lift-Off and Career Ready are also a part of our Senior Phase offering.

Career Education in Morgan Academy

Students follow a planned programme that helps them develop self-awareness, confidence, and a clear understanding of future options. This includes:

  • Career learning in PSE from S1–S6 within dedicated units of work
  • Gen+ Meta-Skills Programme in S1 and S2
  • DYW experiences across all subject areas
  • GlobalBridge digital profiles and employer engagement
  • Use of My World of Work for research and planning
  • Junior and Senior Phase Opportunities Fairs
  • Employer talks, trips and workshops
  • College taster opportunities
  • A structured work experience programme at the end of S3

Our dedicated Career Rooms provide up-to-date resources on jobs, apprenticeships, college and university pathways.

Personalised Career Guidance

SDS offers 1:1 guidance for young people at all stages, with guaranteed appointments for all S3 pupils before they make their Senior Phase course choices. This process continues throughout the Senior Phase and also includes bespoke input for students who require additional support. We also host information events for parents and carers to help them support decision-making at home.

Senior Phase Pathways

We offer a wide range of pathways in the Senior Phase, including Dundee & Angus College Schools Partnership courses, vocational pathways, Foundation Apprenticeships, and support for applications to employment, apprenticeships, college and university.

Supporting Sustainable Destinations

We have a robust planning process for all anticipated leavers, ensuring every young person has the information, guidance and support they need to move confidently into a positive and sustainable post-school destination. We work closely with our city partners to ensure young people are supported not only while at Morgan Academy, but also throughout their transition beyond school.