News & events
Read the latest updates from Skills Development Scotland. Explore stories by selecting the categories to filter.
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SDS Headlines Belladrum Music Festival
Skills Development Scotland (SDS) is “headlining” the Boffinarium attraction at the Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival this year.
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New location for the career service in Falkirk
We are changing location in Falkirk as part of a drive to help more people through partnership working in community venues.
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Scotland secures record inward investment
SDS is delighted to have played a signifcant role in attracting a record amount of inward investment for Scotland
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Results Helpline 2024 - help us spread the word!
SDS has created resources to help Results Helpline supporters and their networks spread the word and promote the help on offer at this crucial time.
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Changes to the career service in Midlothian
Residents across Midlothian now have more choice about where and when they can speak to a careers adviser.
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Planting the seeds for future careers
Virtual reality is giving young Scots the chance to experience agriculture careers in the classroom. Skills Development Scotland and The Royal Highland Education Trust have teamed up to open up the possibilities of agriculture careers for pupils.
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Consultation launched on skills reform
A consultation presenting detailed options for the reform of Scotland’s post-school education system has been published by Scottish Government.
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Changes to the career service in Inverness
Inverness residents will soon have more choice about where and when they can speak to a careers adviser
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Residents in Dumfries are set to benefit from changes to the career service
Skills Development Scotland (SDS) is changing location as part of a drive to help more people through partnership working in community venues
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My World of Work new home for Digital Tech careers info
Content will be moved from Digital World, including employer resources.