Awards For 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.
Provider: Scottish Forestry
The Scottish Junior Forester Award is a great way to give children and young people of all ages an introduction to the skills needed for a career in Forestry… more
Provider: SQA
The Steps to Work Award helps engage young people. Available at SCQF levels 2, 3 and 4, it provides a stepping stone for some learners between school, further… more
Provider: Children’s University
By the time a child turns 18 they will have spent just 9% of their waking life in a classroom. Children’s University is all about recognising and unlocking… more
A Directory of Youth Awards in Scotland.
This wakelet brings together videos reports and other resources to support use of youth awards in schools, youth work and CLD settings.
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.
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Download a copy of ‘Get Ahead – Scouting and employability’ – an example of how to identify transferrable skills gained through youth work experiences.
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Tips on CVs and applications and access to the MyWorldofWork CV builder.
A quick guide to Apprenticeships in Scotland.
A sample of quotes from employers, and case studies.