Students from across Scotland will find out their National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher exam results later today with school leavers being urged to consider college as a first-choice destination.
This year is the first time since the coronavirus pandemic that exams have been held in schools, training centres and colleges.
Results are set to land on doormats later this morning, however those who signed up to MySQA will also get their grades by text or email at around 8am.
Ahead of the results, further education minister Jamie Hepburn said Scotland's colleges offer "incredible opportunities" to train in the skills "needed for today's workforce".
He added: "Scotland's colleges offer incredible opportunities for young people looking to acquire the new skills needed for today's workforce.
"Other students might be looking to improve their results and then move on to a higher level of study in college or onto university. Colleges across the country also offer outstanding training for increasing numbers of apprentices.
"With exam results out today, Scotland's colleges provide world-class learning for everyone and I hope every school leaver considers them as a first-choice destination."
Education Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville thanked teachers, staff and the SQA for their work in the lead up to results day.
She said: "While we saw a return to exams this year, it wasn’t a return to normality. Continued disruption as a result of COVID-19 meant there had to be a different approach to exams.
"That approach, which was informed by views from across the education system as well as learners themselves, had one clear aim – to deliver a fair set of results for our young people, while maintaining the integrity of qualifications.
“I would like to thank teachers, school staff and the SQA who have all worked incredibly hard to achieve this.
“Due to their efforts, learners can be confident that the results they receive on Tuesday fairly demonstrate their skills, knowledge and understanding.
"They can also know that their qualifications will be valued wherever they go next, whether education, training or the workforce."
Colleges Scotland chief executive Shona Struthers said a college education can "deliver answers" for all young people within their local communities.
She added: "The skills provided ensure college graduates have the fit-for-purpose competencies employers demand," she said.
"Alternatively, almost 12,000 apprentices are learning while earning every year, and thousands of other people are taking advantage of part-time or evening classes to improve their skills while working full-time.
"An incredible 96% of the learning provided leads to recognised qualifications, which in turn means improved employment and earnings opportunities.
"So, with employers crying out for skilled workers, colleges are increasingly relevant destinations for school leavers, and I encourage all of them to look at what life-changing courses are on offer."
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