There’s a new, easy way for employers to connect with schools and colleges – Marketplace. Marketplace is a simple, easy to use online tool. You, as an employer, tell us what you can offer, such as a school visit or work placement, and we then promote out to …
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Different minds. One Scotland. is the first national campaign on autism and was created in response to The Scottish Government Consultation on The Scottish Strategy for Autism, which highlighted the stigma and discrimination that autistic people face. The campaign has been developed to deliver a clearer understanding of …
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The Cabinet Secretary for the Economy, Fiona Hyslop MSP, has announced further details on how the Youth Guarantee will give young people the chance to succeed despite the economic impacts of coronavirus (COVID-19). Today’s announcement has confirmed additional investment for Developing the Young Workforce Regional Groups to support …
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If your business is under threat of redundancy, Partnership Action for Continuing Employment (PACE) can help. PACE is a Scottish Government initiative, and is a partnership of 22 organisations providing free advice and support to anyone facing redundancy. PACE can help you as an employer by supporting your employees …
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DYW will be broadcasting an exciting new series of live webinars for young people from Monday 24th August to Friday 28th August.The DYW Up2U episodes will include conversations and live Q & A with employers, young people and specialists from different pathways you can take. We hope these …
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Thousands of young people can access dedicated support Skills Development Scotland’s (SDS) Results Helpline. The free* helpline from Scotland’s career service offers advice, information and guidance for young people and their parents. James Russell, SDS Director of Career Information, Advice & Guidance Operations said, “This is an unprecedented …
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Young people are expected to face some of the greatest challenges with employment as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. As such, Social Security Scotland will distribute the Job Start Payment from 17th August 2020. Getting a job offer can sometimes just be the first hurdle for a …
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Back in February I began a 12-week ScotGrad placement supported by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) with communications specialist 4MS Network Solutions, in which I comprised a strategic marketing audit and comprehensive plan, following which I was delighted to be offered a role as Marketing Analyst at 4MS …
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On Tuesday 4 August, more than 130,000 young people across Scotland will receive the results for their Nationals, Highers, Advanced Highers, and a whole series of other courses, certificates, and awards. The cancellation of the exam diet has meant results this year will be based on estimates in …
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