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Many of Careers Scotland's products and services can benefit business. Find out more on each product.

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Initiatives - More information on all Careers Scotland's products.
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Business Gateway - Business Gateway delivers a one stop shop to help you grow or start your business.
Local Employment Partnerships - Government and industry working together to make the most of untapped potential in the community.
Jobcentre Plus - For all recruitment needs.
Scottish Qualifications Authority - For information on Qualifications.
Determined to Succeed - The Scottish Government's strategy for enterprise in education which aims to help Scotland's young people develop self-confidence, self-belief and the determination to succeed in life and work.

Careers Scotland products

Product / Service	Description	Benefit to Business
Activate	NEET (Not in education, employment or training) avoidance programme to support improved employability skills and positive destinations of 'at risk' pupils in their final years at school.	Community engagement for employers, staff development for individuals delivering group work and improved awareness from future employees of skills requirements and opportunities.
Positive Steps to your future - Career Planning for Workers	Support from Careers Scotland to develop career planning champions in the workplace.	Builds capacity in organisations to improve career planning for individual employees and improves productivity and motivation.
Teacher Placements (Excellence in Education through Business Links)	Designed to enhance and develop enterprising teaching and learning by improving teachers' understanding of the world or work through employer placement activity.	Organisations can link with local schools to improve awareness of industry needs and provide an opportunity to influence the curriculum.
Enhanced Resource Pilot Project	A pilot project in NEET hotspot area secondary schools including Glasgow, West Dunbartonshire, Renfrewshire, Inverclyde, Ayrshire and Clackmannanshire to supplement existing CS supporting activity.	Community engagement for employers, staff development for individuals delivering group work and improved awareness from future employees of skills requirements and opportunities.
Science and Technology Matters (STEM) for Scotland	A three year project supported by Scottish Enterprise Electronics team and ESF Objective 3 aimed at increasing the number of young people studying science past S2 and engaging with the general public to increase awareness of STEM issues and of career opportunities in related industries.	Business and industry specialist will be encouraged to work closely with schools to provide unique advice and support to teachers and pupils. This could be in the form of judging at science challenge days, mentoring a science club on a regular basis or providing teacher placements. There will be the opportunity for business support to be a few hours at a time or a more long term approach, whichever suits.
Setpoint	SETPOINTs work together with their local communities and partnership organisations to deliver and promote a wide range of STEM-related activities, challenges and clubs.	Businesses have the opportunity to enrol their employees as science and engineering ambassadors. After a brief induction they will then be sent details of schools requiring support with projects or activities. This can build links with the local community and staff development in science communication.
Supported Employment	Induction and aftercare guide for new recruits	A helpful guide for employers supporting new employees to aid motivation and retention.
WorkNet	A programme of career planning or employability support for individuals at school or beyond who are experiencing difficulty accessing or sustaining opportunities to advance their career.	The opportunity to provide support to individuals who need to build a better understanding of the work place and working life.