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Grace Forrester Social Services and Healthcare FA Blairgowrie Community Hospital

School careers support was foundation of healthy future for Gracie

Choosing a Foundation Apprenticeship at school was the best medicine for Gracie Forrester, who is now on a clear path to work in care.

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Caring Courtney ready to tackle future career following Results Helpline support

Calling the Results Helpline gave Kilmarnock Academy pupil Courtney McLaughlin the confidence to keep following her career goals.

Abraham Al Ani

Calling Results Helpline was cure for Abraham’s career plans

Calling the SDS Results Helpline injected new hope into Abraham’s ambitions for a career in medicine and he’s now back on track.

CIAG's David Hooper with Harley Sherret, Kai Anderson and Keigan Farquhar from Patriot

Connection with Careers Adviser provides pipeline of local talent for employer

A partnership between a business and a local SDS Careers Adviser has boosted job opportunities for young people in a rural community.

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Fife teens get boost on career ladder thanks to local partnership

Two female Fifers are building their construction careers thanks to a partnership between the local careers service and a major employer.

Cloe Maxwell and Emma Fairley CIAG case study

Careers support helped Cloe overcome challenges to build a positive future

Young Scot Cloe Maxwell has turned her life around, thanks to years of dedicated support from a local careers adviser.

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Ex-fisherman Calum nets new career thanks to local advice

After years of catching fish, 64 year old Calum Macdonald is now helping Stornoway locals who’ve caught nasty bugs, thanks to the help he got to change career.

Charly Simpson SSE Renewables

Career advice gave Charly a renewed energy for her future

Teen Charly Simpson thought her future was floundering until help from her school careers adviser led to a dream career in engineering.

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Support to career change made dream job a reality for Angela

Contacting a careers adviser after moving to a new area was life-changing for Angela Innes and her family.

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Adviser helps Tiffany create a new life for career in care

Inspirational teen, Tiffany Cummins wants to give back to the community because of the help she’s received after moving to Scotland to be placed into care.