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17 April 2024

Scotland’s heritage sector publish roadmap to help tackle skills gap

Future skills strategy launched following sector-wide collaboration.

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18 January 2024

New Guide To The Digital Economy

Better understand the term "digital economy" and get practical support to enhance your digital skills.

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11 December 2023

Thousands of Scots pupils take part in drones careers sessions

SDS and Balfour Beatty partnership showcases a wide range of potential future careers

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30 November 2023

£90 billion of investment in green industries signals need for net zero skills

A new report has assessed the known investment, the skills demand now and in the future, and current training and learning support for green skills in Scotland.

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10 July 2023

Teaching Bursary now includes Gaelic subjects

Teaching Bursary now includes Gaelic subjects

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20 December 2022

Interim Participation Snapshot for 16–19-year olds

SDS has today published the Interim Participation Snapshot for 16–19-year olds, following changes to the frequency of the publication.

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26 October 2022

Scotland trains new generation of net zero leaders

Scottish Future Leaders Programme kicks off

11 October 2022

NESA receives £1million Just Transition Fund award

NESA receives £1million Just Transition Fund award

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06 October 2022

Achieving net zero and the skills challenges we face

Achieving net zero and the skills challenges we face

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08 September 2022

New Gaelic Language Plan has been published by Skills Development Scotland

New Gaelic Language Plan has been published by Skills Development Scotland