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Co-chomhairleachadh Plana Gàidhlig SDS 2025-28
Tha co-chomhairleachadh poblach a’ dol air adhart às leth dreachd Plana Gàidhlig Leasachadh Sgilean na h-Alba (SDS) 2025-28, a’ cuimseachadh air mar as urrainn dhaibh taic a thoirt don chànan ’s don chultar ann an Alba.
SDS Gaelic Language Plan 2025-28 consultation
A public consultation is underway regarding Skills Development Scotland's (SDS) draft Gaelic Language Plan 2025-28, focusing on how they can support the Gaelic language and culture in Scotland.
Mentoring pilot launched to support care experienced apprentices
Skills Development Scotland and MCR Pathways have joined to launch a pilot scheme offering free mentoring to care experienced Modern Apprentices.
Children’s rights – improving staff understanding
Respecting, protecting and fulfilling children’s rights is central to the work of Skills Development Scotland (SDS).
Career Services Collaborative Co-Chairs announced
Skills Development Scotland’s Senior Director of Transformation has been named as an Interim Co-chair of the Career Services Collaborative. James Russell will take on the role alongside Elma Murray CBE, Vice-chair of the DYW Employers’ Forum.
Teaching Bursary helps Mike’s career change add up
Mike, from Edinburgh is embarking on his new career as a maths teacher, thanks to support from the Teaching Bursary scheme.
Young People’s career decisions influenced by parents and career advisers
Young People’s career decisions influenced by parents and career advisers
Survey seeks Social Work sector feedback to develop degree level apprenticeship
The views of employers and stakeholders within Social Work are needed to help develop a new Graduate Apprenticeship for the sector.
Apprenticeships supporting Scottish economy
New statistics show that apprenticeships are providing the skills needed to drive Scotland’s economy.
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