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Read the latest articles about education, learning and training
Opportunities for All
Advice articles
The Scottish Government has guaranteed every 16 to 19 year-old in Scotland a place in education or training.
Boost your reading, writing and number skills
Advice articles
Find all the support you need to give your core skills a boost and improve your confidence.
Advice for young people with additional support needs wishing to learn or work
Advice articles
For young people with additional support needs, their parents and/or carers, accurate and up-to-date advice on education and training is essential.
Support for parents studying
Advice articles
As a parent, you may be eligible to receive financial support to help you pay the cost of living and childcare while you study.
A very modern apprenticeship
Advice articles
Modern Apprenticeships come in many forms – from accounting to aviation, from labs to museums.
Which type of learning suits you?
Advice articles
A range of learning options are available to fit your lifestyle. Find the right one for you.
Introductory qualifications
Advice articles
Whether you’re coming back to learning after a long time or you’ve just left school, there are many options for people who need some extra help.
Who's who in qualifications
Advice articles
Get up to speed on the qualification bodies in Scotland and what they do.
Understanding qualifications
Advice articles
Confused about qualifications? Learn more about the choices open to you.
What's your learning style?
Advice articles
Figuring out how you apply learning styles might help you think differently about how you absorb information.
ILA Scotland funding
Advice articles
Apply for an individual learning account from ILA Scotland and get help paying for a wide range of approved courses throughout Scotland.
Developing your skills in the workplace
Advice articles
Learning at work is an ideal way to develop your skills.
Why learn?
Advice articles
There are lots of reasons to learn and a range of learning options to suit your lifestyle and goals.
Get Ready for Work
Advice articles
If you're aged 16 to 19, our Get Ready for Work programme will work with you to improve your job-related and life skills.
Training for work
Advice articles
Training for Work provides work-based training support to people aged 18 or over who have been continuously unemployed for at least 13 weeks and are actively looking for work.
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ILA Scotland
Did you know you could be eligible for £200 towards the cost of learning?
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