Glasgow Caledonian University

If you want your undergraduate degree to kick-start your career, you’re in the right place. Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) offers a modern learning experience and an excellent network of student support. This University offers A named contact Outreach sessions or activities Pre-application help Guidance for offer holders A web page for care leavers Careers advice and support after […]

Glasgow School of Art

Check out the link below to see what it’s like to study at the Glasgow School of Art and find out more information on how to apply! This University offers A named contact Outreach sessions or activities Pre-application help Guidance for offer holders A web page for care leavers Careers advice and support after graduation Additional funding available […]

City of Glasgow College

Check out the link below to see what it’s like to study at City of Glasgow College and find out more info on how to apply!   This college offers A named contact Outreach sessions or activities Pre-application help Guidance for offer holders A web page for care leavers Careers advice and support after graduation Specific funding that’s […]

How to Get Confident and Stay That Way

Having confidence in ourselves beneficial us as individuals in so many ways: it makes daily life easier and gives you the edge in interview type situations as well. But having confidence in yourself also helps to make relationships easier too. The Young Scot Team spoke to a Life Coach. She told them how you can […]

Young Carer Grant

Young Carer Grant is a yearly payment of £308.15 for young carers in Scotland. To be able to get Young Carer Grant, you must be 16, 17 or 18 years old.   You must also have been caring for 1, 2 or 3 people for an average of 16 hours a week for at least […]

Simon Community – Support in a crisis and personal housing support

Services and initiatives in Glasgow SUPPORT IN A CRISIS Simon Community Scotland do the very best they can to provide information, support and care for people experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness.  Offering personal support that matches what someone needs. services in Glasgow, Edinburgh (Streetwork) and across Central Scotland. Simon Community Scotland’s Youth Homelessness Prevention […]

Young Persons’ Free Bus Travel Scheme

Legislation was approved by the Scottish Parliament in March 2021 enabling the introduction of a new statutory scheme to allow 5-18 year olds resident in Scotland to access free bus travel through the National Entitlement Card. Following a further commitment made by the Scottish Government, legislation to allow the scheme to be extended to include […]

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.