Scottish Careers Week is under way across Scotland, with jobs fairs, careers events and classroom activities running from Monday 9 November to Friday 13 November 2026. The national campaign, run by Skills Development Scotland through its My World of Work service, is held under the theme Shape the Future.

The week brings educators, employers, partners and communities together to help people explore their future careers. Schools, colleges, employers and careers services are running local activity throughout the week, including jobs fairs that connect jobseekers with employers, training providers and support services, alongside sessions in classrooms and workplaces.

Jobs fairs and local events

Councils across Scotland are backing the campaign with local events. Fife Council, for example, is supporting the week with a programme of activity highlighting the services, programmes and partnerships that help people enter, return to or move forward in employment, including jobs fairs bringing jobseekers together with employers and training providers. The council points jobseekers to its own careers website for current vacancies and job alerts.

The campaign is aimed at people of all ages, not only school leavers. Skills Development Scotland says educators can use the week to connect learning with the world of work and help young people explore the routes open to them, while employers have the chance to showcase the pathways, skills and opportunities in their industries. Career practitioners are also sharing their expertise and celebrating the impact of careers support in their communities.

How to take part

Skills Development Scotland has published a list of events taking place across Scotland on the My World of Work website, where people can search for activities near them. The campaign also offers free resources for schools and employers, and anyone hosting a public event can submit it to be listed.

The week runs alongside Tomorrow's Engineers Week, which also takes place from 9 to 13 November and highlights engineering careers, and it comes as employers across the UK step up early-careers recruitment. Defence firm Babcock, for example, has welcomed more than 800 apprentices, graduates and undergraduates across its UK operations this autumn, while a string of large employers have opened apprenticeship and graduate applications for 2027 in recent days.

People in Scotland looking for careers advice can use the My World of Work service, and the campaign is sharing stories and updates on social media under the hashtag #ScotCareersWeek26. See what's on for Scottish Careers Week on My World of Work.