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: SQA
The Award in Volunteering Skills at SCQF levels 3, 4 and 5 provides formal recognition of volunteering activity. Through participation in volunteering… more
Provider: The Wood Foundation / YPI Scotland
The Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) is an active citizenship programme which empowers #generationchange to make a difference in their local communities… more
Provider: Social Enterprise Academy
In 2007, we launched Social Enterprise Schools in Scotland, and since then we have worked with 55,000 young people in 7 countries across the world. It is a… 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.
Download a copy of ‘Get Ahead – Scouting and employability’ – an example of how to identify transferrable skills gained through youth work experiences.
How to write a UCAS Undergraduate personal statement
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.