Our Centres
No matter what stage you’re at in your career, support is available from our network of career centres.
From Stranraer to Stornoway, our professionally-qualified careers advisers, personal advisers and work coaches support people of all ages to take control of their future.
Your local centre
Enter your postcode or town on our Contact Us page to find details of your local careers centre.
Our centre services include:
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Career information, advice and guidance on career choices
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Advice on the routes into career including jobs, apprenticeships, training and learning
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Help with CVs, application forms and interviews
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Careers events
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Insight into the local labour market
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Access to Scotland’s careers web service, My World of Work
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Redundancy support
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Support for parents and carers
For those moving on from school who may need some additional support to find the right career opportunity for them, our Next Steps service is on offer.
This involves young people having regular contact with the SDS team at their local centre until they reach their goal of further or higher education, training or a job.
Those who have a care experienced background will be supported up to the age of 26 as part of Next Steps, in line with our commitment as a Corporate Parent.
What's on offer in our career centres
Help to get ready for the world of work
The world of work can be confusing - SDS Advisers can help you find your way to the career that is best for you
Access to PCs for job searches
Access Scotland's careers website, My World of Work and search for opportunities using our centre PCs - SDS Advisers are always on hand to support you
Information and links to local employers
No one knows employers better than us and we can provide information on the skills that local employers are looking for and the types of opportunities that are available in your area
Labour Market Information
We have a wide range of information on what the labour market looks like both now and in the future to help you make the right career decisions
Work with other partners
SDS works with partners to make sure you get all the support you need to manage your career choices
Support for parents and carers
Help and advice on how to support your child with their career choices and support for you to manage your own career
Information about funding
We can give you information on financial support which may be available whatever career pathway you choose
Online career information and advice
My World of Work is Scotland's careers website. It helps you explore your career, skills and learning opportunities from school right through your working life. It's packed full of tools and advice to help you on your career journey
Help with CVs and application forms
SDS Advisers are always available to help your complete application forms and prepare for interviews. Scotland's careers website, My World of Work has a CV Builder tool and advice on interview preparation
Career events
We regularly hold career events in our centres to help you increase your employment skills, confidence and awareness of local opportunities
Individual careers advice and guidance
SDS centres are open across Scotland and our SDS Advisers also work at local community venues, we take a coaching approach to help you decide on the right career path for you
Access to apprenticeship opportunities
To find out all about Scottish Apprenticeships and to search and apply for vacancies, visit apprenticeships.scot
Career Information Advice and Guidance for people of all ages
Help to get ready for the world of work
The world of work can be confusing - SDS Advisers can help you find your way to the career that is best for you
Access to PCs for job searches
Access Scotland's careers website, My World of Work and search for opportunities using our centre PCs - SDS Advisers are always on hand to support you
Information and links to local employers
No one knows employers better than us and we can provide information on the skills that local employers are looking for and the types of opportunities that are available in your area
Labour Market Information
We have a wide range of information on what the labour market looks like both now and in the future to help you make the right career decisions
Work with other partners
SDS works with partners to make sure you get all the support you need to manage your career choices
Support for parents and carers
Help and advice on how to support your child with their career choices and support for you to manage your own career
Information about funding
We can give you information on financial support which may be available whatever career pathway you choose
Online career information and advice
My World of Work is Scotland's careers website. It helps you explore your career, skills and learning opportunities from school right through your working life. It's packed full of tools and advice to help you on your career journey
Help with CVs and application forms
SDS Advisers are always available to help your complete application forms and prepare for interviews. Scotland's careers website, My World of Work has a CV Builder tool and advice on interview preparation
Career events
We regularly hold career events in our centres to help you increase your employment skills, confidence and awareness of local opportunities
Individual careers advice and guidance
SDS centres are open across Scotland and our SDS Advisers also work at local community venues, we take a coaching approach to help you decide on the right career path for you
Access to apprenticeship opportunities
To find out all about Scottish Apprenticeships and to search and apply for vacancies, visit apprenticeships.scot
Find out more
Scotland's Careers Services
Learn more about the career information, advice and guidance (CIAG) services we provide in schools and centres across the country.
Our Customer Contact Centre
Our Customer Contact Centre supports customers of all ages, who live anywhere in Scotland, on the full range of Skills Development Scotland services.
Career Management Skills
Find out how Career Management Skills empower individuals to identify the skills they have and the ones they need.