Creating hands-on learning opportunities for students to engage in frontline public service roles and a platform from which they can examine the role of public servants and elected representatives today.

A personal and professional development programme for young people between 18-29 from minority ethnic backgrounds aimed to remove barriers that can be faced when moving into leadership positions in society.

The John Smith Public Service Award is a two-year professional development programme offered in partnership with The Robertson Trust.

300 young Scots will take part in a programme aimed at creating employment opportunities and developing networks.