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01 August 2025

Loidhne-cobhair Thoraidhean mar thaic do sgoilearan le toraidhean SQA

Faodaidh daoine òga loidhne-cobhair a dh’aon ghnothaich fhònadh a tha a’ tabhann comhairle eòlach do neach sam bith a tha a’ faotainn làn toraidhean Àrd-Ire, Nàiseanta, agus Adhartach air Dimàirt 5 Lùnastal 2025.  

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28 July 2025

More than 40 years changing lives with careers advice

Renfrewshire careers adviser Lesley MacKay to retire after over four decades in the role

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23 July 2025

Oil and Gas Transition Training Fund offers pathway to clean energy jobs

Funding for training to help oil and gas workers access jobs in Scotland’s growing clean energy sector is now available from Skills Development Scotland (SDS).

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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.

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07 July 2025

Co-chomhairleachadh Plana Gàidhlig SDS 2025-28

Tha co-chomhairleachadh poblach a’ dol air adhart às leth dreachd Plana Gàidhlig Leasachadh Sgilean na h-Alba (SDS) 2025-28, a’ cuimseachadh air mar as urrainn dhaibh taic a thoirt don chànan ’s don chultar ann an Alba.

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07 July 2025

SDS Gaelic Language Plan 2025-28 consultation

A public consultation is underway regarding Skills Development Scotland's (SDS) draft Gaelic Language Plan 2025-28, focusing on how they can support the Gaelic language and culture in Scotland.

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02 July 2025

Mentoring pilot launched to support care experienced apprentices

Skills Development Scotland and MCR Pathways have joined to launch a pilot scheme offering free mentoring to care experienced Modern Apprentices.

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30 June 2025

Children’s rights – improving staff understanding

Respecting, protecting and fulfilling children’s rights is central to the work of Skills Development Scotland (SDS).

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26 June 2025

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24 June 2025

Career Services Collaborative Co-Chairs announced

Skills Development Scotland’s Senior Director of Transformation has been named as an Interim Co-chair of the Career Services Collaborative. James Russell will take on the role alongside Elma Murray CBE, Vice-chair of the DYW Employers’ Forum.