News & events
Read the latest updates from Skills Development Scotland. Explore stories by selecting the categories to filter.
DYW Live: Scottish Careers Week
Education Scotland, e-Sgoil, Founders4Schools and Skills Development Scotland are working in partnership to deliver a range of inspirational talks from a wide range of industry experts through the week. Four 30-minute sessions will run each day between 13-17 November taking place at 9.45, 10.45, 11.45 and 13.45.
Get Into Screen Industries
Monday 13 November - 4pm to 5pm: Find out about the latest trends in the sector and inspire your students to pursue a career in the screen industries. This session equips you with all the information you need to raise awareness of the screen industries among students aged 11-19.
Careers with Cats Protection
Join Cats Protection for something different during Scottish Careers Week 2023! Throughout the week Cats Protection will be introducing audiences aged 11+ to the variety of opportunities available within the charity in our series of 8 live events.
Youth Employability and Gambling Harms - for employers
Monday 13 November - 3:30pm to 5pm: This 1.5 hour webinar designed for employers of young people will discuss concerns and warning signs of on-line and in-person gambling, as well as how these can possibly lead to and exacerbate gambling harms for young people experiencing vulnerabilities and anxieties, from first time employment or a sudden influx of income.
What’s On Their Device - Peering into Students’ Digital Psyche
Monday 13 November - 15:45-17:15pm: This 1.5 hour webinar designed for educators will discuss the motivations behind and concerns regarding online behaviours while gaining an understanding about gambling-like features within video games. Explore how these can possibly lead to gambling harms for young people experiencing vulnerabilities as they prepare themselves for employment or higher education.
Armed Forces Members, Leavers, Veterans, and Families: Taking your Next Career Step with Confidence
Monday 13 November, 12.30pm to 1pm: Leaving the Armed Forces and re-establishing a career in civilian life can sometimes feel challenging for you and your family, as you all consider your future… but help is at hand.
First Impressions Count - SDS Kirkaldy
Monday 13 November - 11am to 12pm: A workshop looking at how to make an impact at interviews.
Open Doors - SDS Bellshill
Monday 13 November, 2pm to 4pm: Come along and meet local careers advisers and discuss how we can help to support you to identify, plan and build your careers.
DWP Drop In (Ayr)
Monday 13 November - 9.30am to 12pm: Skills Development Scotland, Ayr Centre and South Ayrshire Council, Thriving Communities are working across community hubs during Scottish Careers Week to promote the support they have on offer. If you are looking for work, change career or looking for advice on CV’s or job applications then please pop in at a venue convenient to you.
Interview Workshop - First Impressions Count
Monday 13 November - 11am: Start your next job interview feeling prepared for any situation. This session will help you brush up on your interview preparation skills. We will look at different types of interviews and some of the questions you may come across.
Twitter
LinkedIn
YouTube