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Local career support opens doors for Skye
Flexible support offered by Skills Development Scotland (SDS) in the community has been life changing for 17 year old Skye Paterson, who has gained confidence and qualifications.
Transition Training Fund helps Kingsley on way to new career
Former oil and gas worker Kingsley Chiadikobi is on course to a new career in renewable energy thanks to the Oil and Gas Transition Training Fund.
Bursaraidh Teagaisg a’ cuideachadh Eilidh le dreuchd teagaisg a leantainn
Tha e air a bhith comasach do bhanaltram chloinne à Steòrnabhagh dreuchd-beatha ùr a leantainn mar thoradh air Bursaraidh Teagaisg ann an Alba.
Teaching bursary helps Eilidh pursue teaching career
A former children’s nurse from Stornoway has been able to pursue her ideal career thanks to the Teaching Bursary in Scotland.
Partnership approach transforming young lives in Dundee
Once near the bottom of Scottish participation rankings, young lives are now being transformed in Dundee through data, early intervention and sustained support
Bridgend Motor Group proves to be a driving force for apprenticeships
Ayrshire firm Bridgend Motor Group, a used car and van retailer, approached Skills Development Scotland (SDS) Employer Engagement Executive Nicola McCormack in October 2025 for a Skills for Growth review to help guide future business development.
Training Fund gives Pearl wind in her sails with new career
A former oil and gas worker has told how she has been able change career into the renewables sector with help from the Oil and Gas Transition Training Fund.
Training fund helps Michael prepare for career in renewable energy
A former oil and gas worker from Perth is ready to take on a new challenge in the wind turbine sector thanks to funding from the Oil & Gas Transition Training Fund.
Partnership initiative creates new route to a maritime career
Programme involving SDS to improve productivity at BAE Systems is hailed a success
Procast apprentices fuelling Scotland’s low carbon future
Apprenticeships at full turnkey construction firm Procast Group are powering growth, saving money and creating a renewable source of talent to fuel Scotland’s low-carbon future