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Young People

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.

Some of our Awards

Gen+

Gen+

Provider: Gen+

Gen+ is a registered charity with a vision to equip and inspire the next generation through a comprehensive, digitally-led, meta-skills programme, so they have… more

Sea Cadets

Sea Cadets Programme

Provider: Sea Cadets

Sea Cadets is different from school. There's a lot of learning. But it's done through activities – on the water and off the water – and our volunteers… more

British Red Cross

The RED Programme

Provider: British Red Cross

The RED programme is an internal British Red Cross accreditation scheme designed to Recognise, Empower and Develop all young (15-25 year old) volunteers engaged… more

John Muir Trust

John Muir Award

Provider: John Muir Trust

The John Muir Trust’s main engagement initiative is the John Muir Award - a national environmental award scheme that encourages people to connect with,… more

CASE STUDIES

Angus - #MyLearnerJourney

Angus - #MyLearnerJourney

Left school with few qualifications. Joined a heritage related emplolyment training programme - Canal College®. The programme recognises achievement with… Read More
Bethan - Youth Awards open to all

Bethan - Youth Awards open to all

Bethan outlines how she has benefitted from participation in the awards programme of Girlguiding. Having gained a Girlguiding Young Leader Qualification, she is… Read More
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LINKS

Amazing Things

A Directory of Youth Awards in Scotland.

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.