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Tay Cities Plan Front Cover
16 December 2025

New plan for Tayside sets ambitious agenda for regional growth

An action plan to help the workforce of the Tay Cities region benefit from Scotland’s rapidly-changing economy has been launched.

Social Work GA survey image
05 December 2025

Scotland’s first Graduate Apprentices in Social Work

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

Hutton Institute CIAG and Bertha Park High partnership photo 1
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.

Gillian Martin Welcomes Hitachi Investment
22 September 2025

Hitachi investment supports Scotland's energy transition

GLASGOW will be the home of a new Engineering Centre of Excellence after Hitachi announced plans for a new investment.

Forth Valley Regional Skills Action Plan Cover
17 July 2025

New plan for Forth Valley focuses on growing talent

An action plan to help more people find work, improve skills and boost growth across Forth Valley has been launched.

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

Proterra Energy Alasdair Gillies 001
03 April 2025

Regional economy in spotlight amid plans for investment

A multi-billion pound investment in the Highlands and Islands is the subject of a summit bringing together key players in the region’s economy.

Dr Morag Martin, Biomedical Cluster Manager, Dr Pamela Duke, Science Futures Project Lead, Ronnie Palin, Regional Manager For Skills Development Scotland
19 November 2024

New initiative aims to boost Tayside's science workforce

A pioneering £1.9 million initiative is aiming to boost growth and creating career pathways for Tayside's science sector.

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.

Pupils at NMIS for RLEP session 2024
06 September 2024

Bringing STEM careers to life for Renfrewshire pupils

More than 200 attend event at state-of-the-art innovation centres