Staff across NHS Lanarkshire are being encouraged to take part in the #NoWrongPath campaign, which supports Scottish Results Day on Tuesday 8 August.
The #NoWrongPath campaign aims to provide reassurance to young people receiving their results in Scotland, by sharing stories of the various routes people have taken to get to where they currently are in their careers and by highlighting that there is no such thing as a ‘right path.’
Many of us will remember our own experiences surrounding results day – including the pressure of receiving certain grades and the feeling that results would determine our future success and attainment.
The #NoWrongPath campaign challenges this mindset and encourages us to recognise that every twist, detour and unexpected turn in our journey can lead to valuable experiences and personal growth.
#NoWrongPath aims to celebrate diverse career paths, recognising that everyone has their own unique story and that there is no wrong path to success. Not everyone knows what they want to do when they leave school and that is perfectly okay. Many people experiment with multiple stepping stone jobs and experiences before realising their calling. Each step is of equal importance, as it is likely to lead to new experiences, skills and goals.
Campaign participants are asked to think about how they got to where they are now. How did they get there? Perhaps they left school, went straight to university and landed the dream job? Or maybe they found a different job which led them to develop the skills or passion needed for their current role.
Whatever your story, it is time to own it, be proud and send reassurance to young people in Scotland receiving their results. Show Scotland’s youth that there is no wrong path.
To find out how to get involved, visit: https://www.dyw.scot/nowrongpath.html
