Useful links

This section of the Careers Scotland website will help you think about what you want and need from a job and what types of job are right for you. Here you can access CareersMatch, a resource that will suggest jobs that could suit you.

Get Ready for Work supports young people to move into a job, further training or college, by helping them focus on what they want to do. They can also learn new skills and get the confidence they need to move on to further training or learning, or into work. This web page contains information on what the initiative offers and who can take part.

Modern apprenticeships are aimed at those aged 16 or above and capable of achieving a vocational qualification (VQ) at Level Two or above. The programme can be used to train existing employees or new employees. Any company in Scotland - whatever its size - can take part in the programme. Potential trainees need to get a job before they can take part in the programme.

Essential information about subject choices at school and choosing a career or employment. It has over 600 job profiles, from accountant to zoo keeper, and help with finding a college or university course anywhere in Scotland.

SCVO is the umbrella body for voluntary organisations in Scotland. It provides voluntary organisations with access to practical information, guidance and support.

Skills Development Scotland is the national skills body, established in April 2007 by incorporating Careers Scotland, Scottish University for Industry (Learndirect Scotland, Learndirect Scotland for Business, ILA Scotland, The Big Plus), key skills elements from Scottish Enterprise and key skills elements from Highlands and Islands Enterprise.

Skillseekers is a vocational training programme for young people who want to develop skills and equip themselves for the world of work. It’s open to people who have left school and have a job or who are looking for work. This website contains information on what the initiative offers and who can take part.

Training for Work provides training support for people who are unemployed and actively looking for work. The programme - run by Skills Development Scotland (SDS) - allows people to undertake vocational training linked to local labour market opportunities, enabling individuals to secure and sustain employment.