Report reveals the urgent need to invest in skills for youth aged 15-24, and lays out steps that governments, aid donors and the private sector must take to redress the severe lack of skills, especially for the most disadvantaged young people.
Mr Bell said that the council and their partners Skills Development Scotland, Scottish Enterprise and Citizens Advice had already taken steps to ensure that all staff received advice and guidance.
Elance and oDesk take steps to verify freelancers' identity, provide tracking tools to measure time worked and post freelancers' skills-test ratings, client reviews and work history.
Educators and legislators are under pressure to prevent bullying, and many schools are implementing programs such as A Classroom of Difference, Steps to Respect and Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports that teach empathy, interpersonal skillsand respect for those who don't fit into the mainstream.
These steps are just a short-term down payment on our larger goal of ensuring that all Americans get the skillsand education they need to succeed in today's economy.