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Nine out of ten youngsters who took part in the Trust's project said they had benefited from the experience.

The figures were collated by Careers Scotland who confirmed that 86 per cent of students had recorded positive outcomes including further or higher education, training or work.

Four 'xlerate with xl' clubs were held in Borders school during 2008/09.
The clubs are currently running at Berwickshire, Earlston, Eyemouth, Hawick, Peebles and Selkirk High Schools.

Geraldine Gammell, director of The Prince's Trust Scotland, said early intervention was important for young people to improve their learning experience and prepare them for life after school.

She went on : "These positive statistics are testament to that working and I look forward to continuing to work in partnership with the Scottish Borders Council where our combined expertise will help young people to achieve their full potential."

The Prince's Trust works with 14 to 25 year-olds who have struggled at school, been in care, are long-term unemployed or have been in trouble with the law.