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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

Young Enterprise Scotland

YES Company Programme (SCQF 6)

Provider: Young Enterprise Scotland

The Young Enterprise Scotland (YES) Company Programme is run in partnership with Glasgow Kelvin College and is aimed at budding entrepreneurs in S5 and S6.… more

Leadership Skills Foundation

Sports Leadership (SCQF Levels 4 / 5 / 6)

Provider: Leadership Skills Foundation

Young people undertaking a qualification in Sports Leadership will learn and demonstrate important life skills such as effective communication and organisation… more

Army Cadets

Army Proficiency Certificate

Provider: Army Cadets

The Army Proficiency Certificate (APC) training syllabus will teach you leadership skills, discipline and give you self-confidence you never thought… more

Scottish Countryside Ranger’s Association

Scottish Junior Ranger Award

Provider: Scottish Countryside Ranger’s Association

The Scottish Junior Ranger Award has developed from a Pilot programme launched in 2013. This is a great award for young people who are wild about nature, the… more

CASE STUDIES

Aiden - a different way of learning

Aiden - a different way of learning

"School wasn't the best for me". Aiden shares his experience of learning post-school and how youth awards can help develop skills for employment, add to the… Read More
Emmie - My Youth Award Journey

Emmie - My Youth Award Journey

Emmie, a Trustee of Youth Scotland and a former MSYP, relates how completing a Youth Achievement Award led to a change of direction in learning and career. Read More
All Case Studies

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.