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How schools and businesses can collaborate to create career opportunities
At high schools across Scotland, pupils can choose a Foundation Apprenticeship as a subject, allowing them to develop their skills and actively experience the workplace - whilst gaining a qualification.
Whilst there is universal access to career services across Scotland, not all access is equal
Thousands of young people receive excellent support and advice every year, but evidence shows that for many others this isn’t the case. Through the Career Review, work is underway to ensure our often-fragmented system doesn’t leave anyone behind.
Why it’s time for colleges to bring career skills to the centre stage
Angela Cox, Principal of Borders College, writes about the changing world of work and the role colleges play in helping students gain the skills required to be successful in a future with many jobs.
Harnessing the voice of our customers and putting them at the heart of the design process
James Russell, SDS' Director of CIAG Operations, reflects on the importance of engaging with customers throughout the career review and how their feedback is shaping the next stages of design and recommendations.
A Universal Careers Offer: From 3 -18
In the latest in a series of blogs in support of the Career Review, Gerry Lyons Head of Education Services at Glasgow City Council and Career Review Programme Board member, shares his thoughts on how career services become more integrated into the education system.
Expert Opinion
Experts from across Scotland's careers system and beyond share their thoughts on the Career Review and how we can work together to build a better system for the benefit of all young people in Scotland.
Recommendations
Working with young people and stakeholders, the Career Review has co-designed ten evidence-based recommendations.
Recommendation 1: A new career development model
Recommendation one from the Career Review Programme Board: A simple model should be established that defines career services, bringing definition to the variety of career services across Scotland.
Recommendation 2: Developing skills and habits essential for the future world of work
Career education and services should be designed to develop, recognise and accredit the skills and habits essential for the future world of work.
Recommendation 3: Creating person centred career services
Individuals should be involved in identifying what they need from career services based on their own circumstances and context, which leads to a flexible and personalised service offer.