Young people with experience of care and who have been in conflict with the law will be supported by a new partnership between Young Scot and Children & Young People's Centre for Justice.
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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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Bha sgrùdadh na bliadhna-sa a’ ruith eadar Samhain 2022 agus Gearran 2023 agus ghabh faisg air 1,000 neach òg pàirt ann.
This year’s survey ran between November 2022 and February 2023 and nearly 1,000 young people took part.
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First Minister Humza Yousaf congratulated the winner of the Sunday Mail Young Scot Awards 2023 at an entertainment packed event in Glasgow to mark the young people’s outstanding contributions to society.
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In support of our diversity, equity and inclusion strategy, we recently launched a new version of the website to ensure that the information we publish is as accessible as it can be.
The new website allows young people to access a wider range of accessibility and language support tools to customise their digital experience through ‘Recite Me’ assistive technology.
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There’s been a vibe change and this year’s new look Sunday Mail Young Scot Awards will celebrate inspirational young people with a festival feel. To nominate a young person or to find out more about the awards, please visit: youngscotawards.com
Nominations close on 10 April 2023.
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Committed to improving lives in Scotland long-time advocate for young people and families – Louise Long will work with the board to help Young Scot support young people to thrive as they grow up.
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RSPB will work with young volunteers from Scotland’s Young People’s Forest (SYPF) to provide knowledge and practical skills on how to create welcoming outdoor spaces and develop plans for establishing Scotland’s first forest to be designed, led and governed by young people. We worked with YouthLink Scotland to form the forest group in 2021 to support young environmentalists to develop their ideas for creating more welcoming and accessible woodland in Scotland.
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New insight into the impact of the cost crisis has revealed people as young as 11-years-old are worried about the effect rising prices are having on their parents.
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Netball Scotland and Young Scot forged a new partnership to provide young people with more access to positive experiences that can improve their health and wellbeing.
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Young people can now access money-saving opportunities, financial information and tips on looking after their mental health all in one place.
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A new package of support is now available to help support young people facing barriers to attainment.
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Glasgow University student Ellie Craig has joined our Young Scot board as one of five young people supporting us to deliver our goals. Ellie has been the Member of the Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP) for Glasgow Cathcart since 2019 and joins the board following the launch of our new Vision Makers strategy.
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We have launched national research findings on how young people want to engage online with Scottish Gaelic (Gaelic). / Tha sinn air toraidhean rannsachaidh nàiseanta fhoillseachadh mu ciamar a tha daoine òga a dhol an sàs air-loidhne le Gàidhlig na h-Alba.
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At the 20th anniversary celebrations of The Falkirk Wheel, Scottish Canals and Young Scot signed a new partnership to reward Young Scot National Entitlement Card (Young Scot NEC) holders for visiting the nations inland waterways.
Read MoreThe National Trust for Scotland, Historic Environment Scotland, and Historic Houses Scotland, today announces the relaunch of its campaign to offer all Young Scot National Entitlement Card holders access to over 600 historic sites across the country for only £1.
Read MoreYoung people from across Scotland have been announced as the winners of the Sunday Mail Young Scot Awards 2022 for their outstanding contributions to the nation and their communities.
Read MoreToday we're publishing our vision for the next three years – setting out our ambitious plans to support young people to thrive and make the most of their lives as they grow up.
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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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Adam is the founder and Chief Executive of ProjectChange – a charity founded by members of the care community in Scotland in 2020 – that aims to support the care community to become about human connection and not be focused on just the care system.
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