Scotland’s colleges have a tradition of working with young people to develop their skills and aspirations. Working with the Scottish Executive, colleges are supporting its strategy to reduce the proportion of young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) in Scotland. Brian will discuss how colleges are addressing issues identified in the document 'More Choices, More Chances' to provide young people with the best possible start to adult and working life. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/previousconferences/2007/seminars/scotlandscollegesandneet.asp

1. More Choices, More Chances The Role of Scotland’s Colleges in Supporting Scotland’s Young People

2. More Choices, More Chances Young People Not Engaged in Employment, Education or Training 34,600 Unemployed 19,900 Inactive 14,700 6months+ 7,400 < 6 months 12,500 Other 6,600 Sick/disabled 3,900 Family/Home 4,200 Want 3,300 Don’t Want 3,300 Support 1,200 No support 2,100

10. Benchmarking Enrolment/job mismatch? Construction Construction Business Services Property & Business Access Hospitality/Retail Hospitality Services Health & Community General Education Manufacturing Current Enrolments Future job growth