Young people
Some helpful resources for young people looking to take on the challenge of an Apprenticeship or training opportunity in Scotland...
First of all, you could visit Young Scot Extra as they have some great content in regards to apprenticeships & being a young person growing up.
Thinking about your future can be a confusing and daunting experience as there is a range of options available. You might be thinking about your career path and what it will take to get there. You might be preparing to live independently and therefore are looking for ways to better manage your money. Maybe you would like information on keeping fit or are inspired to travel.
Young Scot Extra have information on how you can get your National Entitlement Card (It’s known as a Young Scot Card) and this helps you get great deals and discounts on hundreds of products, it is also can be used as official identification and you are able to use this card in 42 countries across Europe. You can also collect Rewards points with your NEC, unlocking achievements and accessing exclusive rewards for participating in positive activities. Visit Rewards for further information and to register your card. Did you know can still be a Young Scot card cardholder up until you are 26!
You may see travelling or moving house to do an apprenticeship in some cases as a deterrent but there is lots of help and support which you can receive, such as:
- Up to 33% off bus and rail fares throughout Scotland
- Great information on how to find housing
- Information on benefits.
- Gives you information on how to budget
- You Could also visit this link which has massive amounts of information regarding managing your money aswell
Like everyone else, Young Scot Extra is on Facebook and Twitter too. Become a fan of Young Scot Extra and you can access exclusive content, competitions, discounts and discussions on important topics.
Another great site you should visit is Skills Development Scotland which provides you with training programmes designed for young people to undertake in order to get some workplace experience and sometimes a job at the end of it.
There is also a website called 'My World of Work' which is run by Skills Development Scotland. This site helps people find opportunties and tools to find the right career path.
If you are 16 – 19 then you would be eligible to enrol in the Get Ready for Work Programme which you should take a look at by clicking the link.
If you are over the age of 18 then there is a programme called Training for Work which you can learn more about by clicking the link.