The trust is to link its client-tracking database with Careers Scotland's own tracking system, Insight, which will begin a roll-out across its 100-plus branches at the end of February.
Christina Allon, director of Careers Scotland, said: "Both of us are implementing new client tracking systems. As soon as Insight goes live in The Prince's Trust local areas, its staff will be able to access Insight data, as long as the young person has given permission for them to do so. Longer term, we wish to look at two-way exchange."
Allon added: "Young people will not have to go through the same questioning and assessment from each agency. The information should be more comprehensive and accurate, enabling better provision of services to the individual."
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