I would like to offer my sincere and heartfelt apologies for the disruption to the election process. I am devastated that a technical issue with our Young Scot voting.young.scot website has impacted your experience of this year’s election.
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We are aware of an issue with votes cast for this year’s Scottish Youth Parliament election using a mobile phone on our voting.young.scot website. Votes cast using a desktop computer or a laptop are not affected.
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Are you passionate about using data to inform, connect and empower? Do you want to help support young people across Scotland?
We’re looking for individuals who are enthusiastic and passionate about data science and analytics to help us drive social benefits for young people.
Our Data Advisory Group supports our work by providing a network of advice and guidance, shape ideas, and leverage a much more extensive network to benefit Scotland’s young people.
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Following a competitive and robust recruitment process, our Board of Trustees has appointed Kirsten Urquhart to the role of Chief Executive at Young Scot.
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In a world that is crowded with fake-news, it's essential that young people can access quality-assured information that's tailored specifically for them.
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We look forward to continuing to work with the Scottish Government to support young people facing barriers to their attainment, by developing our models further in communities across Scotland.
Read MoreThe event will bring together young people, aged 11-26-years old, from a variety of backgrounds and communities to discuss their priorities for climate action in Scotland. It’s taking place (online) on Saturday on 30th October 2021.
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Research on young people suggests that over two-thirds (67%) feel positive about their current employment situation as lockdown eases, but only two-fifths of students are confident about securing future employment.
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Young people have exposed the need for further concerted and consistent action to tackle discrimination and racism. We've listened, reflected, and are now publishing our refreshed Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategy.
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Louise will be taking up a new post as Scotland Director for the Institute of Directors – focussing on excellence in leadership and governance in business.
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We are looking for enthusiastic people with varying levels of skills and experience to join us at Young Scot – the national youth information and citizenship charity for 11-26-year-olds in Scotland.
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New information, articles, and videos to help young people understand and know how to identify the warning signs should they experience anything from sexual harassment and coercion to revenge porn and grooming
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In partnership with the Scottish Youth Parliament and YouthLink Scotland, we have launched a new report based on #LockdownLowdown key findings. These provide a demographic breakdown of young people’s views and worries about the long-term impacts of COVID-19 on their lives.
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Scotland’s Young People's Forest will be a flagship Scotland's project as we prepare to host COP 26 in Glasgow later this year. It will inspire young people from communities across Scotland to contribute to the nation's climate ambitions.
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The publication provides a comprehensive review of organisations' work across Europe who are providing specialist youth information services. It's published in partnership by the Council of Europe and ERYICA.
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The Scottish Government is supporting Project Scotland, YouthLink Scotland and Young Scot to partner and drive forward the #YouthVIP recommendations.
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Last week, the Scottish Government published 'If not now, when?' – the Social Renewal Advisory Board's latest report. The report sets out a course for how Scotland can renew once we emerge from the pandemic.
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Young Scot Schools #YSSchools is our programme for schools that ensures learners have full access to the Young Scot National Entitlement Card alongside our Young Scot digital information, discounts, volunteering opportunities and enhanced entitlements.
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Our ‘Do I look like I card?’ campaign has won Best Knowledge of Young People’ Award at the European Youth Card Association’s Excellence Awards 2020 in Amiens, France.
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British Council Scotland, the Scottish Government and Young Scot are teaming up to deliver 'GlobeScotters – a campaign encouraging young people to embrace the international experiences available to them.
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