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05 December 2025

Scotland’s first Graduate Apprentices in Social Work

A new pilot Graduate Apprenticeship in Social Work has been launched.

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20 November 2025

Innovative partnership to plant seed in pupils about gaining green skills

A partnership between Skills Development Scotland (SDS), Bertha Park High School and The James Hutton Institute is helping teachers educate young people about skills and careers to support the climate transition.

Stranraer Academy CIAG
12 June 2025

Young People’s career decisions influenced by parents and career advisers

Young People’s career decisions influenced by parents and career advisers

SDS at the Mod 7
21 October 2024

Seòladh a dh’ionnsaigh dhreuchdan beatha aig a’ Mhòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail

Tha Leasachadh Sgilean na h- Alba agus Calmac a’ tighinn còmhla gus cothroman a thaobh stuthan ath-nuadhachail a thaisbeanadh.

27 August 2024

Help shape Scottish Careers Week 2024

A national campaign that shines a light on the life changing support offered by Scotland’s career services will return with the launch of Scottish Careers Week from 11 to 15 November.

A small boy in a high vis jacket sits in the middle of the picture wearing a VR headset, while his brother and SDS team member look on.
25 June 2024

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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04 June 2024

My World of Work new home for Digital Tech careers info

Content will be moved from Digital World, including employer resources.

SDS Drones At Our Lady's High Cumbernauld Pupils Dani Rab And Josh Mcintyre 3
22 January 2024

Every high school in North Lanarkshire lands drones careers sessions

Wide range of potential future construction careers showcased as part of Future Fridays partnership

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26 July 2023

More than 144,000 Scottish pupils offered help with their 2023 results

Scottish pupils are set to receive their full Higher, National and Advanced results on the 8th August 2023, and SDS' expert careers advisers will be on hand to help.

L To R Ros Wardman Eilidh Malcolm Dafni Nianiaka Romena Huq
06 February 2023

Scots women urged to branch into forestry careers

Four female forestry workers encouraging others to consider a career in the industry