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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.

Largs Academy Careers Adviser with former customer Elita Smith

School Careers Adviser proves best counsel for talented teen

After ill health led to time off school, Largs teen Elita Smith thought her dream career in law was lost, until a careers adviser took on her case.

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.

Scottish Water Apprentice Cohort 2025

Employability programme helping employers build trained and inclusive workforces

Action for Children’s YouthBuild programme is opening doors for more young Scots to access opportunities like apprenticeships and helping employers find new talent.

Bensonwood 4

Skills for Growth helps the numbers add up for Benson Wood

A Bellshill business has been able to pursue their growth ambitions with the help of Skills for Growth.

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.

Courtney Mclaughlin Results Helpline caller

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.