Young-People

 
Young people in Dundee can face what seems like a bewildering range of organisations offering advice and support to help you get into a positive destination after school or college whether it's a job, training or continuing in education and learning.

That is why a wide range of organisations in Dundee have come together under the Dundee Discover Opportunities banner to work together to make it easier for young people in the city to find the information that they are looking for. You can contact any of these organisations direct or through the Discover Opportunities Centre.

Careers Scotland

Careers Scotland is part of Skills Development Scotland, Scotland's new skills body.

Careers Scotland has a clear and simple purpose - to help the people of Scotland secure the jobs of tomorrow.

Careers Scotland delivers high quality career guidance and employability services which support the people of Scotland to:

• Be better informed, prepared and ready for work in a changing and dynamic labour market.
• Have the self confidence and motivation to constantly develop their skills and take part in lifelong learning.
• Make well informed, effective career choices throughout life, beginning with the first step into the world for work.
• Be equipped with employability skills that meet the needs of employers in order to succeed and progress in the workplace.

Get in touch

Do you need advice on what to do next? Or do you want to talk through your ideas with someone with specialist knowledge? Then contact your local adviser in school, college or at:

Careers Scotland Centre
Royal Exchange Building
Panmure Street
Dundee
DD1 1DU

Telephone: 01382 495050
Helpline: 0800 169 2255
http://www.careers-scotland.org.uk/

Jobcentre Plus

Jobcentre Plus is a government agency supporting people of working age from welfare into work, and helping employers to fill their vacancies.

Contact them through their website at http://www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk/

or visit one of the local Jobcentre Plus Centres:

Job Centre Plus	Job Centre Plus
Wellgate House	3 Gellatly Street
Wellgate Centre	Dundee
Dundee

Learndirect Scotland

The Scottish Government would like everyone to be able to carry on learning right throughout their life - whether it's to get a job, improve existing skills or just to find out about something because it's interesting. Learndirect Scotland can help you to do this by showing you how, where and when you can learn in the way that suits you best. You can visit their website on http://www.learndirectscotland.com/ to find out more.

Skills Development Scotland

Skills Development Scotland, brings together four partner organisations with a shared vision to drive forward real, positive and sustained change in Scotland's skills performance. Through this merger Scotland now has a dynamic, forward-looking organisation which will deliver comprehensive information, advice and guidance for careers and learning as well as extensive support for skills development.

The partner organisations which are coming together to form Skills Development Scotland are:

• Careers Scotland
• Scottish University for Industry (learndirect scotland, learndirect scotland for business, ILA Scotland, The Big Plus)
• Key skills elements from Scottish Enterprise
• Key skills elements from Highlands and Islands Enterprise

Skills Development Scotland will continue to deliver skills careers and learning support activities both for individuals and employers in Scotland.

http://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/

Dundee College

As one of Scotland's leading colleges, DundeeCollege offers a wide range of opportunities and we can help you choose the programme that's right for you.

Dundee College offers a range of student services throughout your studies. There is an Advice Centre on each campus to give help and advice to students on a wide range of courses at Dundee College. Why not drop by and get some helpful and friendly advice!

With programmes beginning at introductory and Access level and some going as far as degree level, there is bound to be something for you. Allowing busy people to fit study into their lives has resulted in part-time, online, open and flexible learning as well as family friendly hours.

Not sure if you can do it? We say you can!

http://www.dundeecollege.ac.uk/?home.xml

Training

There are a large number of organisations in Dundee offering a wide and varied range of training opportunities. There is something to suit people of all ages and stages. Why not visit the Partner Directory to find out what's available.

VOLUNTARY WORK

Many young people like to ''give something back'' by doing voluntary work. It can also be something that can help you improve your own skills or get work experience or try out something new. Visit our page on Voluntary Work to find out more.