MCR Pathways
MCR Pathways is a national, award-winning mentoring programme. Our vision is for all young people to experience equality of education outcomes, career opportunities and life chances.
Our school-based mentoring programme supports young people to find, grow and use their talents. We help young people to build confidence, broaden aspirations and explore their future pathways. MCR’s Young Talent programme helps young people progress to positive post-school destinations.
View some of our South Lanarkshire mentor stories below:
Ethan & Vernon
Angel & Julia
Stewart & Hazel
Bos & Zara
Career Ready
Career Ready is a national social mobility charity which works with employers, schools, and volunteers to support young people across the UK.
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City of Glasgow College
City of Glasgow College is Scotland’s largest technological and professional skills college. Its award-winning twin-site super campus in the heart of Glasgow offers outstanding resources and opportunities for students to gain essential skills for their future careers.
Innovative approaches to teaching and learning enable personalised development across a range of subjects on campus and online. Up to 8,000 graduates leave the college each year ready for the world of work.
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New College Lanarkshire
Coatbridge College, now part of New College Lanarkshire (NCL), was founded as Scotland’s first college in 1865. Just over a decade ago NCL was created, operating across Lanarkshire and East Dunbartonshire, with campuses in Cumbernauld, Motherwell, Coatbridge, Kirkintilloch and Broadwood making it one of the nation’s largest colleges.
We’ve been helping people build their futures for over 150 years and we’re just getting started.
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In2MedSchool
In2MedSchool is an award-winning, registered charity.
Our community of volunteers work with students, schools and communities to support students from disadvantaged backgrounds apply to study Medicine and healthcare-related degrees at university.
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NextGen
The Next Generation of Medics “futures not backgrounds”
NHS Lanarkshire Medical Education Department holds frequent careers advice, and medical skills introduction days for school pupils.
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NHS Modern Apprenticeships
NHS Lanarkshire is the third largest health board in Scotland. We serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in Lanarkshire. We employ around 12,000 staff working in communities, health centres, clinics and offices and at our three district general hospitals – University Hospital Hairmyres, University Hospital Monklands and University Hospital Wishaw. We are committed to delivering high quality, innovative health and social care that is person-centered. Our aim is that everyone is able to live longer, healthier lives at home, or in a homely setting. Use the links below to find out more about our organisation.
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Skills Development Scotland
Skills Development Scotland is the national skills body supporting the people and businesses of Scotland to develop and apply their skills.
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My World Of Work
Explore a wide world of career choices.
Discover roles, develop your skills and get the right job for you.
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Foundation Apprenticeships
Foundation Apprenticeships provide senior school pupils with real experience of the world of work. Employers benefit from the input of young, enthusiastic minds – while helping them achieve an industry-recognised qualification and developing their existing workforce.
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Apprenticeship.scot
Kick-start your career with an apprenticeship.
See what apprenticeships you could do, which employers you could work with and the qualifications you’ll gain.
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First Steps Future Training
We offer practical, hands-on training across a range of trades including Painting & Decorating, Joinery, Brickwork, Groundworks, and Aluminium Mobile Towers. These activities allow learners to try out different trades in a safe, supportive environment and make informed decisions about their future.
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Young Enterprise Scotland
Young Enterprise Scotland offers a wide variety of enterprise and financial education programmes supported by industry volunteers for young people across all of Scotland.
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Digital Dairy Chain
The Digital Dairy Chain is a UK Research & Innovation funded project, with a budget of £21 million to transform the dairy sector and uplift the rural economy, via grant funding and sustainable solutions.
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Lanarkshire Business Hub
Hosted by New College Lanarkshire and supported by North and South Lanarkshire Councils, the Lanarkshire Business Hub (LBH) has more than 300 members from businesses across Lanarkshire and Central Scotland.
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Business Gateway
Business Gateway offers fully funded one-to-one business support. We provide practical advice and guidance to new businesses, individuals looking to start or become self-employed and established companies looking to develop.
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Scottish Enterprise
We’re Scotland’s national economic development agency. We help ambitious businesses to innovate and scale.
Using our global reach and networks, we attract inward investment and enable Scottish companies to export and enter new markets.
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DCC Dunbartonshire Chamber of Commerce
Helping your business to grow and prosper.
The Dunbartonshire chamber is a membership organisation which promotes, represents and supports all kinds of business in both West Dunbartonshire and East Dunbartonshire. Dunbartonshire Chamber of Commerce offers business support, networking and a host of benefits included.
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Inspirent
inspirents’ entire purpose is to help businesses prosper and communities thrive.
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Federation Of Small Businesses
The Federation of Small Businesses, the UK’s leading membership organisation for small businesses and the self-employed. With us by your side, you can do what you do best even better.
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Voluntary Action North Lanarkshire
Supporting the North Lanarkshire Community and Voluntary Sector (CVS) – as well as volunteering and collaboration between the CVS and public sector – as we work together for a better North Lanarkshire.
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East Dunbartonshire Voluntary Action
East Dunbartonshire Voluntary Action is your local Third Sector Interface which provides support, help, expertise and assistance to third sector organisations and community groups in East Dunbartonshire.
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VASLan- Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire
Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire (VASLan) is South Lanarkshire’s Third Sector Interface (TSI). There are 32 TSI’s across Scotland – one for each local authority area. Our role as a TSI is to provide a single point of access for support and advice for the Third Sector in South Lanarkshire.
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The King's Trust in Scotland
Every young person should have the chance to succeed. We help young people in Scotland get into education, jobs and start businesses.
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