Career Advice
What You Need to Know About Visiting a Careers Adviser
If you’re wondering what the future looks like for you, you can chat through your options with a Skills Development…
Shape your future with Scottish Careers Week
Thinking about the future can be overwhelming. Skills Development Scotland is the national careers service and they offer everyone who…
Apprenticeships
Kickstart your career with an apprenticeship. Find information on Foundation, Modern and Graduate apprenticeships. Search and apply for apprenticeships at…
My World of Work
Visit the My World of Work website for advice and information to help you on your career journey. Packed full…
5 Top Tips to Prepare for an Interview
You’ve got yourself an interview but how do you prepare? Read this article for five top tips to help you…
4 Ways to Get Careers Advice in Scotland
Choosing the first or next steps in your career whether it’s after school, college, or university, or changing jobs or…
Your First Job
Understanding Your Payslip
Not quite sure what all the amounts on your payslip mean? We’ve got a handy guide to help you make…
National Minimum Wage
An employer must pay their workers a minimum amount as defined by law. This is called the National Minimum Wage.
Exams
Tips for Coping with Exam Stress
Information for young people on understanding exam stress and where to go for support.
Exam Stress with Mental Health Foundation
Mental Health Foundation shares some tips and advice for looking after your stress levels during exams.
How to Deal With Exam Results Jealousy
Jealous of your friends exam results? Or upset you didn’t do as well as you thought? Young Scot gives you…
Where to Get Help and Support with Results
If you’ve got questions about your results, didn’t get the results you need or are worried about what your next…
How to Talk to Your Parents or Carers About Exam Results
Nervous about how your parents or carers might react to your exam results? Here’s how to chat to them.
Getting Your Results – What’s Next?
How to deal with getting your exam results – and what to do if you don’t get the results you…
School
A Shy Person’s Guide to Making Friends at School
Many of us struggle to talk to new people, but meeting new people doesn’t have to be scary. Have a…
Back to School Guide with your Young Scot NEC
Heading back to school? Here is the ultimate guide to get some great discounts with your Young Scot NEC…
Time Management Techniques
Have a look at our tips and techniques on prioritising tasks and managing your time.
College and University
Access to College and University
In Scotland, we all have a right to primary & secondary education, but we should also be able to access…
A Guide to Applying for Student Funding
Studying at college or university can be expensive, but SAAS are there to help. You just need to apply!
Disabled Students’ Allowance
The Disabled Students’ Allowance gives someone in higher education a small bursary to help support them financially through their time…
Mental Health Tips for Uni Students
A group of students from the University teamed up with the Mental Health Foundation to curate a social media campaign…
Security Advice for Students
Starting at university or college is an ideal time to review your cyber security and be aware of potential cyber…