Talking to Your Parents or Carers About Exams

The exam season impacts more than you and your mates when it comes. When you’re on study leave you’ll be spending more time at home with your parents or carers, who will want you to do your best. But how do establish boundaries and what’s acceptable for everyone at this sometimes stressful time of year?

Community Jobs Scotland

Community Jobs Scotland (CJS) is an employability programme delivered by SCVO which works with voluntary sector employers to create job opportunities for unemployed people aged 16 to 29. The programme has a focus on those most disadvantaged in the labour market – those who are care experienced or are carers themselves, early Armed Forces service leavers, […]

Edinburgh Guarantee

The aspiration of the Edinburgh Guarantee is that the public, private, voluntary and education sectors will work in partnership to ensure that every young person in Edinburgh will leave school with the choice of a job, Modern Apprenticeship, Graduate Apprenticeship, training programme or further education place available to them.

Aberdeen Guarantees

Aberdeen Guarantees aims to promote local opportunities which are available in the city and also engage local businesses in local youth employment activities to enhance young people’s experiences and develop young people’s employability skills.

QA Apprenticeships

An apprenticeship is a modern, hands-on way to train for an exciting new career. Get a full-time job, training, and proper qualifications. There’s even an option to get a degree. QA Apprenticeships specialise in digital and tech apprenticeships in the UK. So if you want a career in these areas – you’ve come to the […]

Apprenticeships in Scotland

Apprenticeships in Scotland is a great website if you’re interested in apprenticeships. Check their website for current apprenticeship opportunities.

Black Minds Matter

Our mission is to support in making mental health topics relevant and accessible for all black people in the U.K. We aim to fulfil this by connecting black individuals and families with professional mental health services across the U.K We have created a fund that will go towards covering the cost of any services that […]

Grampian Child Bereavement Network

Grampian Child Bereavement Network provides support to bereaved children and young people across Grampian. They believe that if children and young people are provided with appropriate support, information and guidance then they will manage their grief. Check out the link below for more info or contact them Phone: 01224 594099 Email: coordinator@gcbn.org.uk

Find Your Local Career Centre

SDS works nationally and delivers locally. Your local page provides a snapshot of key data, labour market information, reports, the support we provide to individuals and businesses and useful contact information. Use the drop-down menu in the link below to select your Local Authority, to see where your nearest Careers Centres are.

ACIS Youth Mental Health Aberdeen

ACIS Youth is a Counselling and information service that provides confidential therapeutic counselling for young people in the Aberdeen City, up to 18 years of age. Check out the link below for more information. Remember you can talk to MCR staff or a trusted adult about how you are feeling.