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Young People

Youth awards will get you on your path to success.

Throw out any old ideas that learning starts and stops in the school classroom. Get involved in new adventures, having fun and finding out about the talents you never knew you had. Come follow your passions and live your dreams.

Use the Awards Finder to choose the right award for you.

Some of our Awards

RAF Air Cadets

Air Cadet Aviation Practice 2 Award (SCQF 6)

Provider: RAF Air Cadets

The RAF Air Cadet Aviation Practice 2 Award has been developed through Lowland Reserve FCA and is awarded and certificated by SQA in partnership with… more

Learn to Earn

Provider: Young Enterprise Scotland

Our Learn to Earn programme is for S3 pupils. This programme lasts a double period (although can be adapted to suit timetables) and focuses on the reality of… more

CVQO

Pearson BTEC Certificate in Teamwork and Personal Skills for Uniformed Youth Organisations (SCQF Level 4)

Provider: CVQO

CVQO BTEC qualifications at SCQF Level 4 represent the first step on the CVQO learner journey and are intended for learners aged 13-15. They provide recognition… more

Keep Scotland Beautiful

Biodiversity Action

Provider: Keep Scotland Beautiful

The Biodiversity Action course is for secondary school pupils and leads toward relevant, effective action they can take for biodiversity.   … more

CASE STUDIES

Blending Awards to Thrive with the Green Team

Blending Awards to Thrive with the Green Team

 In this case study you will discover how The Green Team has cleverly combined different awards together within the same programme to maximise the range… Read More
The New John Muir Award in Benbecula

The New John Muir Award in Benbecula

 Pupils at Sgoil Bhaile A’ Mhanich on the Isle of Benbecula protected their wild place and inspired a community. By completing their John Muir Award and… Read More
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LINKS

A Directory of Youth Awards in Scotland.

Recognising, recording and celebrating achievements across school and CLD settings

This wakelet brings together videos reports and other resources to support use of youth awards in schools, youth work and CLD settings.

Meta Skills Framework

This toolkit has been developed through consultation with educators and other partners to create a suite of resources that will support practitioners embed skills in a manageable and sustainable way.

Opportunity Finder

Find more than 35,000 jobs, apprenticeships, courses and volunteering opportunities all in one place.

Personal Achievement Tool on My WOW

Build a library of your achievements! Use this to help track your successes, reflect on what you've accomplished and discover what motivates you.

Scotland’s Curriculum Review Cycle

Education Scotland's blog contains key information on the latest developments of the Curriculum Improvement Cycle Education Scotland is leading on.

Thriving With Nature

WWF and the Mental Health Foundation have come together to produce this guide for you. We want you to thrive and for nature to thrive around you. We think the two are mutually supportive. From forests and rivers, to parks and gardens, to window boxes or e

Transferability of skills gained through youth work

Download a copy of ‘Get Ahead – Scouting and employability’ – an example of how to identify transferrable skills gained through youth work experiences.

UCAS Personal Statement

How to write a UCAS Undergraduate personal statement

Tips on Writing a CV

Tips on CVs and applications and access to the MyWorldofWork CV builder.

Apprenticeships

A quick guide to Apprenticeships in Scotland.

What employers say about youth work awards

A sample of quotes from employers, and case studies.