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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.
National Productivity Week shows why skills are central to business growth
Employers across Scotland are being encouraged to take part in events being hosted as part of National Productivity Week 2026.
Careers, skills and the British Army
Opportunities for lifelong careers through service
SDS awarded Investors in People Platinum for second time
Only 9% of organisations achieve We Invest in People (IIP) accreditation at Platinum level, placing Skills Development Scotland among the top-performing organisations globally.
Empowering women to create careers through apprenticeships
To support Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2026, Policy & Research Coordinator for Equate Scotland, Dr Athina Frantzana explains the joint work with SDS to increase the number of women in apprenticeships.
Building inclusive apprenticeships through partnership
To support Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2026, Chief Executive Director of Diversity Scotland Tony McCaffery shares why the SDS model of partner engagement helps effect change.