In this Strategic Plan for the coming three years, 2019-22, we set out the first stage of how we will enable people, mobilise employers and collectively create a more dynamic, responsive skills system, towards achieving our shared ambition for Scotland.

Scotland 2035 - A Human Future

Disruption and rapid change in the labour market, including automation, will alter the future of work.

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Disruption and rapid change in the labour market, including automation, will alter the future of work.

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Strategic Plan 2019-22

Our Strategic Plan 2019-22 introduces our four Strategic Goals, and the actions we will take towards achieving them.

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A Human Future

We are collaborating with our agency partners to chart out a vision we are calling ‘Skills 2035: A Human Future’.

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Strategic Plan Case Studies

Real examples of the impact our work has on people, businesses and the Scottish learning and skills system.

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Agency collaboration

We have worked closely with our agency partners to develop a shared understanding of the environment in which we operate.

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Enabling Scotland's People

Goal One: All people in Scotland have the skills, information and opportunities to succeed in the labour market.

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Mobilising Scotland's Businesses

Goal two: Scotland’s businesses drive productivity and inclusive growth.

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Influencing the Learning and Skills System

Goal Three: Scotland has a dynamic and responsive skills system.

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SDS as an Organisation

Goal Four: Skills Development Scotland leads by example and continuously improves to achieve excellence.

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