Opening countless doors for young people across Scotland.
The Scottish Government is to launch a new exchange programme which would prioritise placements for disadvantaged young people, following an initial test and learn project this year.
The First Minister’s ambition for young people in Scotland is clear, and the Scottish Government is committed to ensuring that all youngsters, regardless of their background, have equal opportunities to learn and thrive.
The new Scottish Education Exchange Programme will transform the life experience and open doors for young people across Angus and Scotland.
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Programmes like this not only enrich the lives of young people by offering them a chance to study abroad and broaden their horizons, they also improve communities.
In the face of a Tory Government at Westminster which continues to deny young people participation in Erasmus+, and a Labour party which refuses to even acknowledge the damage caused by Brexit, the SNP is determined to support the youngest members of our society.
Principal of the University of Glasgow, Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli, has welcomed the programme, saying “the return on this investment could be immense” for young people across Scotland.
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The First Minister’s Programme for Government can be found here.
Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli’s comments can be found here.
