Saltire Awards & Volunteering
If you are looking to volunteer or are already volunteering the Saltire Awards is a great way to gain recognition for the hours that you give volunteering. This will look great on a personal statement or a job application. You can make an online account that will help you log your hours and you will […]
Job Interview Tips
Interviews are an important part of the job application process. You may also be invited for an interview if you are applying for university or college, however these might be a bit different to a job interview and you should look at another resource that is tailored to education interviews. You will be asked to […]
Support for Young Carers
From financial support, cinema tickets to first aid training, young carers can now access a special range of opportunities – totally for free! If you’re 11-18 and helping to care for a family member, friend or someone in your community, all you need is a Young Scot card to sign-up! Have a look at Young […]
UCAS: Making Changes
This link gives you all the information you need if you have to make a change to your UCAS application.
Bank Cards Explained
Bank cards are an important part of managing your finances but they can be confusing. You may be asked to give your account details to receive bursary payments or your wages, so it’s important to know about this. This guide explains where you can find your details on your card. Alternatively, you can find these […]
Advice on Student Accommodation
Student accommodation is housing provided by universities to their students. This can be a great way to live close to where you are studying and can offer a lot of benefits, however it can sometimes be more expensive than other housing options. If you are thinking of moving into Student Accommodation whilst you are studying […]
Apprenticeships in Scotland
Apprenticeships are a type of work experience that typically combines work with classroom learning. They are often the most common way to get into certain industries. Apprenticeships.scot is the national website which advertises Apprenticeships across Scotland for a variety of different careers.
Sexual Health Services
The Sexual Health Service Finder contains advice and information on a wide range of sexual health topics as well as details of how to access local services and where to locate your nearest clinic by entering in your postcode.
LGBT+ Groups and Support
LGBT Youth Scotland is an organisation dedicated to supporting young people and is also a great way to meet other young people. They have informal drop-in groups that you can attend and they have support services if you are struggling with an issue or would like further guidance and support. Details of their groups and […]
Understanding UCAS Offers
UCAS can be quite confusing and sometimes it can be hard to understand what offers actually mean. This guide will help simplify this.