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Results Helpline offering support across Scotland

Posted: August 17th, 2020 | Posted in:

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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Social Security Scotland – Job Start Payment

Posted: August 14th, 2020 | Posted in:

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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Scottish Government Cyber Resilience Update (13/08/2020)

Posted: August 13th, 2020 | Posted in:

As a result of the significant rise in COVID-19 related scams, over the next few months, the Scottish Government Cyber Resilience Unit will share important information. The aim is to share these updates weekly. Scottish Government ask that you consider circulating this information through your networks, adapting where …
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#NoWrongPath: Journey into Technology – Erin Shearsmith

Posted: August 5th, 2020 | Posted in:

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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SQA outlines Results Day support for students

Posted: August 4th, 2020 | Posted in:

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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Scottish Government Cyber Resilience Update (30/07/2020)

Posted: July 30th, 2020 | Posted in:

As a result of the significant rise in COVID-19 related scams, over the next few months, the Scottish Government Cyber Resilience Unit will share important information. The aim is to share these updates weekly. Scottish Government ask that you consider circulating this information through your networks, adapting where …
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#NoWrongPath Campaign

Posted: July 28th, 2020 | Posted in:

#NoWrongPath is a social media movement which aims to provide inspiration and reassurance to young people receiving their exam results. ​We recognise that some young people may be disheartened by their exam results this year particularly in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic and the disruption that has …
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Scottish Government Cyber Resilience Update (16/07/2020)

Posted: July 16th, 2020 | Posted in:

As a result of the significant rise in COVID-19 related scams, over the next few months, the Scottish Government Cyber Resilience Unit will share important information. The aim is to share these updates weekly. Scottish Government ask that you consider circulating this information through your networks, adapting where …
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DYW Scotland School Leavers campaign

Posted: July 7th, 2020 | Posted in:

Developing the Young Workforce North Highland are proud to be supporting the latest DYW national campaign. The School Leavers campaign covers two strands. The DYW Skills Academy which supports young people to Get Industry Ready. Read more here: https://www.dyw.scot/skills-academy.html Scotland’s Biggest Parent’s Events which support parents and carers by …
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Scottish Government Cyber Resilience Update (02/07/2020)

Posted: July 2nd, 2020 | Posted in:

As a result of the significant rise in COVID-19 related scams, over the next few months, the Scottish Government Cyber Resilience Unit will share important information. The aim is to share these updates weekly. Scottish Government ask that you consider circulating this information through your networks, adapting where …
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