Category: Leavers Checklist

Personal Statement Worksheet

A personal statement is a short summary of your education and work experiences and achievements. If you are applying to a college or university course or even an apprenticeship you will need to create a personal statement. A personal statement is an opportunity to sell yourself, as different courses and apprenticeships can be quite competitive. […]

Young Scot Card

The Young Scot National Entitlement Card is available free of charge to everyone aged 11-26 living in Scotland. Use it for money off the things you love, exclusive rewards, proof-of-age and much more. You may have got a Young Scot card in school but just check your expiry date – they’re free to replace.

Realising Your Strengths

Knowing what you can do well helps you decide which jobs would suit you, and how you can apply for them. Use this quick and easy strengths tool will help you understand: what you do well what you do often what you enjoy There are no right or wrong answers – so go with the […]

Apprenticeships.Scot

The Apprenticeships.Scot website is your first port of call for information about apprenticeships, finding out which apprenticeship is right for you, and then going on top apply to the apprenticeships that are advertised on the website.

What are ‘Articulation Routes’ to University?

Articulation is the process of going to college for 1 or 2 years before going to university, and entering the linked university course in its 2nd or 3rd year. Articulation routes are specific to each college/university and provide an easier transition to university. Please see attached articulation resource.

A guide to writing a personal statement

A personal statement supports your application to study at a university or college. It’s a chance for you to articulate why you’d like to study a particular course or subject, and what skills and experience you possess that show your passion for your chosen field.

Subject Choices Tool

Try the Subject Choices tool and see where your subjects could be useful. Explore the jobs that are out there and bookmark the ones you’re interested in. We’ll save them in your account.

Your Pay Your Way

Pay Your Way Ltd is a social enterprise specialising in financial education. Based in, and operating across Scotland, They offer services to users including schools, colleges, youth groups, sport clubs, employers with young workforces, and to other agencies working in areas such as employability.