Get Ready for Work

There may be a variety of reasons why you are not yet ready to move into work or training. Get Ready for Work graphic If you are age 16-19 then Get Ready for Work can give you the help you want.

You will also receive a training allowance and help with travel expenses.

Here are some ways that Get Ready for Work you can help you:

Life Skills - dealing with aspects of your personal life which might be preventing you making progress e.g. housing, health or managing money.
Core Skills - developing your skills in reading, writing, number work, ICT, problem solving and working with others.
Vocational Skills - developing the broad skills necessary to perform a particular job e.g. using hand tools, understanding filing systems, time-keeping and health and safety requirements.
Personal Skills - identifying your strengths, working on areas which you find more difficult, building up your self-confidence and making better decisions about your future.

If you are interested in Get Ready for Work, your Careers Scotland adviser will help you identify the best Get Ready for Work programme for you.

Get Ready for Work will help you find a suitable job or training place and put you on the right track to a successful career.

To find out more about how Get Ready for Work can benefit you, contact Careers Scotland.