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Read the latest updates from Skills Development Scotland. Explore stories by selecting the categories to filter.
Apprenticeships supporting Scottish economy
New statistics show that apprenticeships are providing the skills needed to drive Scotland’s economy.
SDS publishes equality plan for next four years
The Equality and Diversity Mainstreaming Report looks back at key achievements as well as detailing new outcomes to run to 2029.
New location for the career service in Ayr
SDS is changing location as part of a drive to help more people through partnership working in community and partner venues.
Game on for green jobs: ‘Find a Fixer’ inspires pupils to power their own future
A new online game with a mission to inspire the next generation of renewable energy professionals has been launched.
SDS report outlines climate change progress
Steps being taken by Skills Development Scotland (SDS) in response to the Climate Emergency have been illustrated in a new progress report.
Regional economy in spotlight amid plans for investment
A multi-billion pound investment in the Highlands and Islands is the subject of a summit bringing together key players in the region’s economy.
Nationwide response for skills solution to widen Social Work talent pool
A national employee consultation on the creation of a Graduate Apprenticeship in Social Work resulted in nearly 500 responses.
Blog: Accessing apprenticeships for deaf young people
To support Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2025, Deaf Roots and Pride Transitions Officer at British Deaf Association Scotland, Moira Ross explains the organisation's work to ensure information on apprenticeships is accessible to deaf young people.
Young people explore apprenticeships in national work-experience initiative
A new national initiative launched this week in Renfrewshire with 12 pupils from schools in the area getting real life insight into apprenticeships at local employers.
Apprenticeships need dedicated curriculum time to improve minority ethnic participation
Major new report lays out 20 recommendations for Scottish Government, business and schools.
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