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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Coding careers are full STEAM ahead at Trinity Primary School
Using free My World of Work Live teaching materials, STEAM teacher Karen Walsh has learned new skills as well as inspiring the next generation of coders.
Robert challenges stereotypes in childcare
Robert’s experience highlights that career support starts in school - but it doesn’t end there.
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