Meet Young Scottish Talent’s New S3s!

We’re so excited to introduce you to the more than 550 new S3s who have just returned to school in August! S3 is a super important year; not only does coursework increase, but exam planning starts which means learning to study! 

Young people join the MCR programme in S1, where they take part in a groupwork curriculum with their school’s Pathways Coordinator until the end of S2. But it’s in S3 where the real fun begins and young people are matched with their very own mentor. 

S3 is the perfect time for young people to be matched because it’s a key time for them to start thinking about and planning for their futures.

Can you help us find mentors for each one of these special young people?

M from Banff in Aberdeenshire is super creative on the computer and loves design and cartoons - although sometimes he’s a bit tardy to class. He would love a mentor who he could open up to about his interests and who could help him with his art.
M from Banff in Aberdeenshire is super creative on the computer and loves design and cartoons - although sometimes he’s a bit tardy to class. He would love a mentor who he could open up to about his interests and who could help him with his art.
S is a curious wee S3 lad at St Thomas Aquinas Secondary in Glasgow who can be mischievous, but he’s at his best when he learns through being hands-on. He would love someone as outgoing as he is to chat to and help him on his way.
S is a curious wee S3 lad at St Thomas Aquinas Secondary in Glasgow who can be mischievous, but he’s at his best when he learns through being hands-on. He would love someone as outgoing as he is to chat to and help him on his way.
D, a pupil at Our Lady and Saint Patrick's High School in West Dunbartonshire, adores make-up & dreams of working in fashion. She lives with her adopted parents and siblings, but struggles sometimes to make friends. She’d love a mentor who’s a good listener.
D, a pupil at Our Lady and Saint Patrick's High School in West Dunbartonshire, adores make-up & dreams of working in fashion. She lives with her adopted parents and siblings, but struggles sometimes to make friends. She’d love a mentor who’s a good listener.
D at Craigroyston Community High in Edinburgh is a real history buff. He loves exploring historical sites like castles and learning about battles. He’s really keen to go to uni, but doesn’t know what he wants to do when he leaves school. Can you help him figure it out?
D at Craigroyston Community High in Edinburgh is a real history buff. He loves exploring historical sites like castles and learning about battles. He’s really keen to go to uni, but doesn’t know what he wants to do when he leaves school. Can you help him figure it out?
W from Auchenharvie Academy in North Ayshireis a young man who is so eager to please! He has a passion for video games (especially Halo!) and would love a mentor who shares this love. He’d love a mentor who’s nice and a good listener.
W from Auchenharvie Academy in North Ayshireis a young man who is so eager to please! He has a passion for video games (especially Halo!) and would love a mentor who shares this love. He’d love a mentor who’s nice and a good listener.
South Lanarkshire Trinity High School pupil D’s goal in life is to build a robot. He has ASD, which can lead to a bit of difficulty in school, but with the right mentor he’d love to chat about his interests: gaming and engineering. His fabulous knowledge of computers will get him far if he has someone who shares his interests to support him!
South Lanarkshire Trinity High School pupil D’s goal in life is to build a robot. He has ASD, which can lead to a bit of difficulty in school, but with the right mentor he’d love to chat about his interests: gaming and engineering. His fabulous knowledge of computers will get him far if he has someone who shares his interests to support him!
C in S3 at Peterhead in Aberdeenshire has an awesome sense of humour. She's pushing herself to be more active and more attentive in class (she can be a bit cheeky with teachers!). When she loves the subject she can work really hard, but she needs a bit of help to focus. What she's really looking for is someone who will listen, is chatty, funny & "really lovely.’
C in S3 at Peterhead in Aberdeenshire has an awesome sense of humour. She's pushing herself to be more active and more attentive in class (she can be a bit cheeky with teachers!). When she loves the subject she can work really hard, but she needs a bit of help to focus. What she's really looking for is someone who will listen, is chatty, funny & "really lovely.’
N from Clydebank High in West Dunbartonshire lives for the outdoors and spending time with his friends. His home life can be a little crazy sometimes, which sometimes leads to him being distracted in class. He would THRIVE with a mentor who could be a good role model.
N from Clydebank High in West Dunbartonshire lives for the outdoors and spending time with his friends. His home life can be a little crazy sometimes, which sometimes leads to him being distracted in class. He would THRIVE with a mentor who could be a good role model.
K is in S3 at Govan High School in Glasgow & LOVES make-up, nails, and Love Island! She has amazing academic potential, but doesn’t always believe in herself. She’s thinking about becoming a P.E teacher and would love a sporty mentor who doesn't take themselves too seriously.
K is in S3 at Govan High School in Glasgow & LOVES make-up, nails, and Love Island! She has amazing academic potential, but doesn’t always believe in herself. She’s thinking about becoming a P.E teacher and would love a sporty mentor who doesn't take themselves too seriously.
W is a sporty and hands-on wee lad at Inverurie Academy in Aberdeenshire. He’s done some great work in painting and decorating, but would love a mentor to help him go further. He loves football and riding his bike to school.
W is a sporty and hands-on wee lad at Inverurie Academy in Aberdeenshire. He’s done some great work in painting and decorating, but would love a mentor to help him go further. He loves football and riding his bike to school.
CK at Hillpark Secondary in Glasgow is so ready to be matched with a mentor! He loves computer games and horror movies, but his real love is animals. He dreams of being a vet and is eager to chat with someone about his interests. His hero is The Rock, but he’s really just hoping that you rock.
CK at Hillpark Secondary in Glasgow is so ready to be matched with a mentor! He loves computer games and horror movies, but his real love is animals. He dreams of being a vet and is eager to chat with someone about his interests. His hero is The Rock, but he’s really just hoping that you rock.
L from Cathkin Academy in South Lanarkshire dreams of going into the Police Force when he is older, but for now is happy to flex his creative talents. He would love a mentor who is ‘wise and will listen.’ He is fun and his many talents include cooking and performing arts.
L from Cathkin Academy in South Lanarkshire dreams of going into the Police Force when he is older, but for now is happy to flex his creative talents. He would love a mentor who is ‘wise and will listen.’ He is fun and his many talents include cooking and performing arts.
T Craigroyston Community High in Edinburgh loves fashion, dancing, and hanging around her friends. She is chatty, although can sometimes be a bit distracting during class. T wants to attend college to become a dance teacher, and is ready to chat with a mentor who likes the same things as her!
T Craigroyston Community High in Edinburgh loves fashion, dancing, and hanging around her friends. She is chatty, although can sometimes be a bit distracting during class. T wants to attend college to become a dance teacher, and is ready to chat with a mentor who likes the same things as her!
O is a very bright S3 pupil at St Machar Academy in Aberdeen, though he can be quiet until you get to know him! He dreams about going to uni & pursuing a science-based career. O would love a mentor who is as passionate about science as he is. O's mum recently passed away and he would love somebody who could help him open up.
O is a very bright S3 pupil at St Machar Academy in Aberdeen, though he can be quiet until you get to know him! He dreams about going to uni & pursuing a science-based career. O would love a mentor who is as passionate about science as he is. O's mum recently passed away and he would love somebody who could help him open up.
DM at Hillpark Secondary in Glasgow has had a rough year since the loss of his grandfather and would really love someone to chat with. He’d like to be a chef when he leaves school and enjoys PE & art, but needs a bit of help to build his confidence. He would love the support of a mentor who could help him find his strengths.
DM at Hillpark Secondary in Glasgow has had a rough year since the loss of his grandfather and would really love someone to chat with. He’d like to be a chef when he leaves school and enjoys PE & art, but needs a bit of help to build his confidence. He would love the support of a mentor who could help him find his strengths.

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Every single young person has their own unique talents, but sometimes they need a little help to realise it. We match young people based on their unique personalities, experiences and  job aspirations. Every young person is different which is why we try to find mentors from all walks of life to make sure we can find the perfect match. Can you become a mentor and support a young person to be their best? 

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