Finding the Right Volunteering Opportunity For You
Volunteering can help your career by giving you working experience and sometimes even access to training opportunities. If you don’t have much work experience, or you’re after a change, it’s a way to learn new skills. You’ll also build your confidence, and meet lots of new people. Finding a placement which fits you and helps […]
Free Online Learning
Online courses are a convenient and flexible way to learn, especially if you are looking to retrain or have been out of education for a wee while. The My World of Work Website has collated some of the best online learning opportunities into the one page so you can easily see what opportunities interest you!
My World of Work – Learn and Train
Your guide to training and studying – from college and uni to volunteering, picking the right course and the funding that’s available. Use the search bar to look in your specific location or area of interest, or simply browse what’s available! From information on funding, volunteering, to online learning, there’s lots of information here to […]
That’s Not Okay – Relationship Advice
No matter what your relationship is with someone, you should be treated with kindness and respect. Know how to spot the signs that something isn’t right and say “That’s Not OK”, developed by YoungScot. Content Warning: These articles & links mention domestic abuse, violence, sexual abuse and controlling behaviour, which may be upsetting for some […]
Results
It’s results day. Results day is scary enough at the best of times but we can only imagine how rough it might be when you feel like you have even less control over your results. Just remember that the YST Team is here to help you: you have your PC and the Next Steps staff […]
Aberdeen City Council Educational Psychology Service
Aberdeen City Council Educational Psychology Service (EPS) launched a dedicated page on the local authority’s Digital Learning Hub to provide information and support to people during the Covid-19 pandemic, the recovery phase and beyond. As well as sharing information about the EPS and the work of the service, the page has sections for parents and […]
W.O.R.K
W.O.R.K stands for Working, Opportunities, Rights & Knowledge and is an information source for young people, created by Young Scot. W.O.R.K aims to give young people the confidence to enter the world of work knowing what they’re entitled to, and what their rights are in fair work.
A Change of PACE
A Change of PACE is a new and exciting way for young people across Scotland to get creative, learn from the best , perform, make new friends, have fun. And it’s all from the comfort of your own home. What are you waiting for – get joining to see what it’s all about.
Get Industry Ready
Our ‘Get Industry Ready’ sessions give you the insight, skills and knowledge you need to build your industry readiness. The programme only involves 2-3 hours of your time per week. You will learn at your own pace with weekly video content delivered by industry experts alongside bite sized e-learning and to top off the experience, […]
Your Sexual Health During Lockdown
You can get free condoms, contraception and confidential help from your local sexual health clinic and doctor. Your appointment may be over the phone or by video. If you think you might be pregnant, time really matters. Please get in touch to discuss your options and book into the right service for you. If you […]