School leavers toolkit
When you leave school, there's lots of support out there to help you find your feet.
What comes after school?
Whether you know what you want to do or need to think a bit more, we're here to support you when you're ready.
Money and working life
Earning, spending, saving... there's lots to think about when you start to earn your own cash. Get clued up and find your next opportunity.
Young Scot Card
Unlock discounts and a range of benefits with the Young Scot National Entitlement Card.
Visit Young Scot
Money and Me
Unmissable tips for making the most of your money now and in the future with the Money and Pensions Service.
Visit Money and Me
Job Start Payment
Got a job offer? Hooray! You could get financial support to help with the costs of starting a new job.
Visit My Gov
Get in the working mindset
Follow this guide from the Scottish Throughcare and Aftercare Forum (STAF) to gear up for working life.
Visit The Real Toolkit
Jobcentre Plus
Search for job vacancies and get advice on benefits available to you while you look for a job.
Visit The Real ToolkitOther helpful support
If you're curious about what else you might need to know, we've pulled some further links together for you.
Wellbeing assessment tool
It can be hard to recognise or admit that we're not feeling good. Use this tool to monitor your mood.
Visit SAMH
Aye Feel
Find information about looking after your emotional wellbeing and mental health.
Visit Aye Feel
Young carers
Hear stories from other young people and find out how to apply for financial support to help.
Visit Young Scot
Have a disability or additional needs?
Get advice about the support available to you from REACH when you leave school.
Visit Reach
Housing advice
Private rent, social housing, student accommodation - there are lots of options. Get housing advice from Shelter Scotland.
Visit Shelter Scotland
Activate your rights
How well do you know your rights? You'll need them as you head off into the world, so read this handy guide.
Visit Young ScotYoung Person's Guarantee
The school leavers toolkit is brought to you by the Young Person's Guarantee. It aims to connect those aged 16 to 24 with an opportunity. Find yours today.
