Case studies
SDS is one of the delivery partners for the Scottish Government's guaranteed offer of a place in education or training for all 16 to 19-year-olds through Opportunities for All. Our case studies provide real-life examples of our support of youth employment.
Making a difference in Aberdeenshire
Benefits of the 16+ Data Hub for young
The Hub has highlighted local areas where there are high numbers of young people who haven’t secured or sustained a positive destination. This helps identify appropriate steps we can take to support them.
Perth and Kinross Council
Boosting prospects for young people
The Local Authority is working closely with Skills Development Scotland, local schools and other partners to help those leaving school to achieve a positive destination in work, training or further education.
Moray Council
Helping young people find a definite career or training path
Joe Bodman, Opportunities for All co-ordinator at Moray Council, says information sharing is part of the strategy aimed at equipping young people with the skills, knowledge and attitudes in order that they thrive in life and work once they leave the school system.
Falkirk Council
Creating more opportunities for young people is at the heart of information sharing
Falkirk Council is working closely with Skills Development Scotland, local schools and other partners to improve the process of identifying those most at risk of leaving secondary education without a positive destination.
East Lothian Council
Helping all young people in East Lothian find work, training or further study after school is a key benefit of the 16+ Data-Hub, according to the area's local authority.
Castle Douglas High
Partnership working at heart of information sharing
Castle Douglas High believes its rigorous approach ensures none of its young students slip through the net as they leave school.
"Co-operation and responsibility underpin the way we tackle data collection and sharing with Skills Development Scotland," says Principal Teacher Patricia Morton.
