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BDO: Scotland's young turn to AI over parents and teachers for advice as careers inequality widens
3+ hour, 59+ min ago (492+ words) Chris Meyrick " Partner and head of audit at BDO in Scotland Young people in Scotland are increasingly turning to AI tools and social media to guide their careers, in some cases replacing advice traditionally provided by parents and teachers, according…...
ICAS: Drive to grow Highlands accountancy talent pipeline gathers pace
2+ week, 3+ day ago (382+ words) Cat Devaney " Executive director of learning at ICAS Efforts to strengthen the pipeline of home'grown accountancy talent in the Highlands are gathering momentum, as a new networking initiative from ICAS (the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland) brings students together…...
KPMG and Nationwide welcome Glasgow students to break employment barriers
3+ week, 2+ hour ago (366+ words) KPMG Glasgow has partnered with Nationwide to welcome Glasgow secondary school students into its city centre offices this week, giving them the chance to gain first-hand insight into the world of work. The visit forms part of KPMG UK's Opening…...
New partnership brings Grant Thornton mentors to thousands of young people
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (344+ words) MCR Pathways has partnered with the Grant Thornton Foundation to expand mentoring support for young people across the UK, with colleagues from the professional services firm volunteering as mentors on the charity's award-winning programme delivered in schools, further education and…...
ICAS launches fast-track pathway to bring experienced international auditors to the UK
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (301+ words) Gail Boag " CEO of ICAS ICAS (Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland) has unveiled a new fast-track pathway that enables experienced auditors from around the world to gain the UK Audit Qualification (AQ) " and progress to ICAS membership and Chartered…...
Business leaders receive Help to Grow from University experts
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (363+ words) A cohort of Tayside business leaders will apply lessons learned from University of Dundee experts to help their organisations grow and thrive after successfully completing an innovative management initiative. The 2026 Help to Grow: Management course brought 22 leaders from across the…...
MHA supports financial literacy programme for young people in Edinburgh
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (460+ words) Allan Smith, MHA partner and Helene van der Ploeg, CEO at Grassmarket Community Project (credit: Ian Georgeson) MHA has donated "3, 500 to help improve the financial literacy of young people in Edinburgh. This is the first donation to be announced in…...
Glasgow charity expands with "1m Scottish Government backing
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (536+ words) MCR Pathways is to expand its award-winning mentoring programme thanks to a "1 million investment from the Scottish Government. Since its launch in 2007, the programme's volunteer mentors have helped young people to overcome barriers, navigate unique challenges, and create pathways to…...
Finance Officer - Milnbank Housing Association
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (371+ words) Job title: Finance Officer Salary: "40, 635 - "44, 619 (pay award pending April 2026) Hours: Full time " 35 hours per week Grade: EVH Officer Grade PA22-PA25 We are happy to announce that due to the retirement of our longstanding finance officer we are looking to recruit an…...
East Lothian outdoor nursery demonstrates commercial potential of off-grid childcare with support from Business Gateway
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (313+ words) Debbie Bligh, Dunbar Outdoor Learning A fully outdoor, off-grid early years nursery in Dunbar is demonstrating how sustainable childcare models can succeed commercially, as Dunbar Outdoor Learning responds to growing demand for nature-based childcare, supported by Business Gateway East Lothian....