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Alex Upton Beith CIAG customer

Careers support helps Alex cultivate a bright future in forestry

When Alex Upton left school ongoing support from Skills Development Scotland careers advisers helped him secure a permanent post in a job he loves.

Accountancy GA David Kemp CIAG customer Dunfermline

Trainee accountant David counts careers support as route to a bright future

Teenager David Kemp was planning for university as a step into finance until a chat with his school careers adviser showed he could bank on an accounting apprenticeship to earn a wage and gain a degree.

SDS Careers Adviser Liz Bruce and customer CJ Edwards

Life-changing careers support gave CJ the confidence for college

Aspiring artist CJ Edwards has a clearer picture of her future after career support at school transformed her life.

Calum  Macdonald

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.

Ayrshire College D800 16.9.2024 5405

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.