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Career Stories: From Sierra Leone to Scotland
Secondary School English teacher and author, Foday Mannah talks about his role in education as well as his blossoming writing career.
Innovative pilot fund to boost workforce growth across Highlands and Islands
New fund to help employers across the Highlands and Islands prepare for workforce opportunities linked to £100 billion of expected investment over the next decade.
Professor David Hillier announced as SDS Interim Chair
The Scottish Government has announced that Professor David Hillier has been appointed the new Interim Chair of SDS.
Helpline Ready to Support Thousands of Young Scots on Results Day
A dedicated results helpline will open tomorrow (Tuesday, 4 August at 8am) to support around 148,000 Scottish pupils and students as their Qualifications Scotland results certificates are delivered.
Career Stories with Màiri McAllan MSP
The Cabinet Secretary for Education, Culture and Gaelic joins us for a special Results Helpline focused episode of the show.
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