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A series of reports have been produced that describe the composition and performance of each of the key sectors of the Scottish economy. The reports also summarise key policy interventions plus known challenges and opportunities facing the key sectors.
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Skills Development Scotland identified access to unitary authority level data as a crucial part of their information requirements. The Jobcentre Plus Performance Team has agreed to provide SDS’ Labour Market Research Team with reports at a unitary authority level.
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These reports, sourced from NOMIS, contain an overview of population, employment and economic activity, earnings, jobs and information on businesses at Unitary Authority level.
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We produce weekly summary of the latest news stories affecting the labour market in Scotland. We summarise headlines on job gains, job losses, training opportunities and relevant labour market policy developments. We produce a separate report for each Skills Development Scotland region, all of which include the main national headlines.
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This report summarises the trends in unemployment at a Scottish level, reflecting the latest data available. A similar report will be produced each month with updated data. We would be interested to receive your feedback and suggestions for additional content.
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This report summarises the trends in vacancies at a Scottish level, reflecting the latest data available. A similar report will be produced each month with updated data. We would be interested to receive your feedback and suggestions for additional content.
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The UK oil and gas industry has embarked on a major data gathering exercise as it prepares for a projected rise in activity across the North Sea.
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Skills Development Scotland's Labour Market Research team manages Research Online. This provides access to the most recent and relevant labour market research and analysis, sourced from around the world.
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Links to Sector Skills Council reports containing industry definitions, and views from employers including recruitment issues, qualifications sought, skill gaps and training needs.
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More than half of Scotland’s 16-19 year olds send text messages every hour, and a third send more than 100 a day, according to new research commissioned by Skills Development Scotland.