Marie Waddell

Calling employers across all sectors! Would you like to inspire the future workforce through delivering class talks? Learn more: dyw.scot/eme-news-events #DYWScot

We've made a new webpage to connect employers with education. Our school coordinators regularly receive requests for industry involvement. Browse our news and events page to find an opportunity to get involved at a local school near you: dyw.scot/eme-news-events #DYWScot

📢 Join us for the Young Scot: Truth About Youth survey online event! Gain insights into young people’s views on: ✅ Personal safety ✅ Life transitions ✅ Health & wellbeing & more! 🎤 Hear directly from young volunteers & join the live Q&A Register 👇 eventbrite.co.uk/e/truth-about-…

Young carers deserve a break! It's important they take time outwith their caring responsibilities Our #YoungCarers Package is a bunch of rewards, prizes & opportunities for anyone aged 11-18 in Scotland who provides a caring role ➡️ young.scot/youngcarers #YoungCarersActionDay

Whether it’s about being a Young Carer, taking action on climate change, or tackling those transport problems that always seem to get in the way, no issue is too big or too small. We want to hear what’s important to you. young.scot/get-informed/s… @StirlingCouncil

Being a young carer can mean different things to different people. Join us this #YoungCarersWeek to raise awareness of the help and support available to young carers. Find out more at young.scot/youngcarers

📢 Introducing the Young Scot app! Young people can now download our new app & access lots of great Young Scot services - including discounts, competitions & new opportunities ℹ️ To get free bus travel young people will still need their physical card 👉 young.scot/get-informed/y…

🎧 Catch up on season 2 of our podcast This is How Ayefeel Hosted by Capital DJ Katy J, it dives into emotional wellbeing with top Scottish personalities sharing their mental health journeys. Stream all 10 episodes now ➡️ young.scot/podcast

Amazing to hear how a student has been able to save over £800p/m by using her @YoungScot Card for #freebustravel on the terrific local bus service run by the community @castrathaven #SCVOGathering #socialimpact #carbonsaving

Excellent session this morning at #SCVOGathering on Keeping The Promise. Key points - We need the feedback & data from #youngpeople on whether or not The Promise has been kept. There is a collective responsibility to deliver & short-term funding cycles don’t work! #KeepThePromise

Great to meet the team @NByouthproject_ & share all the great things @YoungScot can do to support #youngpeople in #NorthBerwick #EastLothian Find out more on young.scot/east-lothian/

The nominations for Young Scot Awards 2025, sponsored by @sportscotland, are now OPEN!🎉 Show your appreciation & nominate the most inspirational young people you know for the #YSAwards 2025! ➡️ young.scot/awards

On behalf of everyone at @YoungScot – all the best for 2025 ✨ and we hope you have a very Happy New Year / Bliadhna Mhath Ùr! 🎉

📢 Celebrate Scotland’s inspiring young people—become a sponsor of the Young Scot Awards! Showcase your brand, gain exposure, and connect with over 300 young leaders, their families, and youth sector and charity peers. 🌟 Find out more 👇 #YSAwards youngscot.net/young-scot-awa…

We want to hear from young people about what they think of volunteering in Scotland in our new survey! 🗣️ The feedback will help @YoungScot, @volunteer_scot, @YouthLinkScot & @ScotGov develop future volunteering services 🙋 surveys.young.scot/s/R3FP32/

🚀 In 2024 we helped 1000s of young people access new opportunities and grow their skills. Watch to see how we're supporting young people to shape their futures. Dive into the stories and successes here 👇 youngscot.net/impact-2024

We want to hear from young people about what they think of volunteering in Scotland in our new survey! 🗣️ The feedback will help @YoungScot, @volunteer_scot, @YouthLinkScot & @ScotGov develop future volunteering services 🙋 surveys.young.scot/s/EAGJBX/

It's Scottish Careers Week! Did you know young people can access @skillsdevscot's careers services for free? Encourage them to take a step towards their dream career with Skills Development Scotland. Find out more at myworldofwork.co.uk #ScotCareersWeek24

📢 Do you work with young people facing barriers to attainment? Apply for our new initiative for up to £300 worth of rewards including food & cinema vouchers to help support them in a stigma-free way. More info 👇 youngscot.net/news-database/…

Mental health and wellbeing support is available for children and young people, offering advice on a range of issues including loneliness, stress and screen time. 🔷’Aye Feel’ 💻young.scot/campaigns/ayef… 🔷’Mind yer time’ 💻mindyertime.scot