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Meeting of the Parliament 06 December 2012

06 Dec 2012 · S4 · Meeting of the Parliament

Item of business

Decision Time

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The result of the division is: For 76, Against 33, Abstentions 2.

Motion, as amended, agreed to,

That the Parliament agrees that the modernisation of Scotland’s career services is vital to economic recovery in Scotland and to improving people’s ability to manage their careers throughout their lives; agrees that Skills Development Scotland’s service modernisation is in line with the Scottish Government’s careers strategy, published in March 2011, which focuses on offering a modern service for all Scotland’s people, making use of the latest technology, training and labour market information to ensure that individuals get the support that they need to enable them to succeed in their careers; also agrees that this supports delivery of Opportunities for All and plays a key role in ensuring that Scotland’s young people make a successful transition from education into the world of work; further agrees that the Scottish Government’s commitment to continue working with a wide range of partners, including employers and individuals, will help to achieve its shared ambitions for young people across Scotland in the short, medium and long term, and recommends that the most significant progress is likely to be made if there is more personalised careers guidance available to all pupils in the early years of secondary school that is in line with the main principles of the curriculum for excellence and actively involves other partners such as local businesses, colleges and universities.