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Links to a range of organisations that may be of interest can be found by clicking on the sections listed below.

FUNDING SOURCES

ILA Scotland - a Scottish Government scheme which helps you pay for learning.

Student Awards Agency for Scotland - deals with support for eligible Scottish domiciled students on courses of higher education throughout the United Kingdom.

EDUCATION

Scottish Credits and Qualifications Framework - helps learners and providers of learning to understand how the different learning programmes available in Scotland relate to each other.

Scottish Qualifications Authority - the national body in Scotland responsible for the development, accreditation, assessment and certification of qualifications other than degrees.

ESOL Scotland - information about the adult ESOL strategy for Scotland and the new national ESOL panel.

CAREERS

Careers Scotland - provides career information, advice and guidance to people living in Scotland of all ages, backgrounds and circumstances.

VOLUNTEERING

The Volunteer Centre Network Scotland - makes it easier for people to get involved in volunteering.

ProjectScotland - a portal through which young people in Scotland can access hundreds of full time volunteering opportunities in the environment, new media, arts, education and lots more.

COMMUNITY GROUPS

Common Knowledge - a learndirect scotland branded learning centre, offering a range of services to people with learning difficulties.

The Gorbals Link Club - a self-help group offering support in a safe, secure and friendly environment, to people in the Gorbals area of Glasgow and beyond, who are 16 and over and who have had mental health problems.

PUBLIC BODIES

Scottish Enterprise - Scotland's main economic development agency, funded by the Scottish Government, to help the people and businesses of Scotland succeed.

Highlands & Islands Enterprise Network - aims to create a strong, diverse and sustainable economy where quality of life is matched by quality of opportunity.