Skills Development Scotland (SDS) is Scotland’s national skills body. We contribute to Scotland’s sustainable economic growth by supporting people and businesses to develop and apply their skills. We work with our partners to provide services that deliver the very best outcomes for Scotland’s people, businesses and the economy.
Skills Development Scotland (SDS) works proactively with companies across the country to support employers to make the most of apprenticeships.
SDS Corporate Plan 2015-20
Annual Review 2017-18
SDS Publication Schedule
Modern Apprenticeship Frameworks
SDS Operating Plan 2018-20
We work with a wide range of national and local partners to improve, align and integrate our services for customers.
Our web service, offering expert information and advice on careers, that's free to access for any individual - wherever they are in their learning or working life.
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Our online service for Scottish apprenticeships. Find current vacancies and information on how to become an apprentice, as well as employer support on recruiting apprentices.
Our Skillsforce helps employers to locate and access local support, from advice to HR and funding - alongside information to help businesses engage with education.
Developed in collaboration with industry, Digital World promotes careers in Scotland's digital technologies sector.
Developed in partnership with leading Scottish universities, the Centre for Work-based Learning aims to establish the value of work-based learning in the Scottish education and training system.
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