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Results Helpline 2026 - help us spread the word!
Results Day 2026 is Tuesday 4 August and Skills Development Scotland (SDS) is asking our partners and stakeholders to help raise awareness of the Results Helpline at this crucial time for young people, parents and carers.
SDS publishes Children’s Rights Report 2026-29
SDS publishes Children’s Rights Report 2026-29
New career opportunities for Scotland’s oil and gas workers
New funded training opportunities have been made available to help oil and gas workers across Scotland retrain for roles in other industries.
Research shows young people in Scotland are positive about their future
Young people in Scotland are ambitious and positive according to research led by Skills Development Scotland
Paralympian Robyn and basketball career chat
Shooting hoops on latest Career Stories
On the beat with latest Career Stories
The latest episode with police officer, Andrew McCrystal.
Lanarkshire learning hub links local support for vocational education and life skills
Skills Development Scotland’s (SDS) services in North Lanarkshire have been given a boost thanks to a new learning hub launched by the local council.
Plana ùr a’ cur fòcas air àrdachadh cleachdadh is ionnsachadh na Gàidhlig
Tha SDS Gaelic Language Plan 2026-29 a’ mìneachadh raon de ghnìomhachdan gus cleachdadh agus ionnsachadh na Gàidhlig a mheudachadh ann am foghlam, gnìomhachas agus an eaconamaidh san fharsaingeachd, a bharrachd air taobh a-staigh SDS fhèin.
New plan focuses on increasing use and learning of Gaelic
The latest plan setting out how Skills Development Scotland will continue to support and promote the use of Gaelic across its services and activities has been published.