Leaving school and making decisions on where your life is heading can be a daunting thought - but Glasgow Clyde College hopes to make it a little easier.
Prospective students are set to have their minds read to help them consider their options moving forwards, at an event in Glasgow next week. With school leavers in Scotland expecting their exam results on August 9, many will be considering what's next.
According to research from the Institute of Government and Public Policy, 78% of secondary school students worry about making the wrong choice of career. Glasgow Clyde College hopes to narrow down options, and help make the process a little less daunting.
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Using electroencephalography (EEG), students will have the electrical activity inside their brain measured - while being shown a short video showcasing different careers that could be available to them. As they watch the EEG technology will monitor their brain waves and heart rate, waiting to see a spike which could show which career or course the person finds most interesting.
Staff will be on hand at the event, which is set to be held at Silverburn Shopping Centre on August 10, to discuss the various course options starting in August at Clyde College.
John Rafferty, Deputy Principal at the college, said: “We want to empower young people to make decisions about their next steps, which shouldn’t feel like a daunting process.
“We’re here to help. This innovative technology is a fun way to show school leavers which route may be best for them, based on their reaction. Whether you have an idea of what you’d like to do, or no clue at all, this helps make that decision process a little easier.
“We can find the perfect fit for students across the country, and for those who can’t make it to Silverburn, fear not, as we’ll be touring the technology at upcoming open days too.”
Glasgow Clyde College will be at Silverburn Shopping Centre with the technology on August 10, and will be hosting open days at its three campuses in Anniesland, Cardonald and Langside on August 11.
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