What to expect when my child is nearing the age of leaving school

You may want to ensure you start thinking about this prior to your child turning 16. There are numerous areas and pathways which can support you and your young person(s).

Colleges

Links with appropriate colleges: Perth, Forth Valley, Fife, and Dundee and Angus. These links can start from as early as 14 to ensure you gain the appropriate information and support.

• Perth College UHI
• Dundee and Angus College
• Forth Valley College
• Fife College

Skills Development Scotland

Skills Development Scotland (SDS), the careers service in Perth and Kinross, will work with your young person at their own pace. The careers adviser will:

• offer a person-centered, face-to-face guidance appointment
• help your young person explore their career goals
• support your young person to identify all options available to them
• help your person create a great CV by identifying their strengths

Contact Sade Bankole on 01738 317389 or Liz O'Carroll on 01738 317379.
Perth Skills Development Scotland Centre, South Street, Perth

• Skills Development Scotland - Perth and Kinross information
• Skills Development Scotland - What we do