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Young Scots looking to jobs in health, creative industries and engineering
11,000 young people share career aspirations in Skills Development Scotland research.

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.

Dumbarton residents to benefit from changes to the career service
Skills Development Scotland (SDS) has changed location in Dumbarton as part of a drive to help more people through partnership working in community venues.

New agreement to help young people in greatest need
Helping Scotland’s most disadvantaged young people achieve a positive future is the aim of a new partnership.

New location for the career service in Kirkcaldy
Residents in Kirkcaldy are set to benefit from changes to the career service

New location for the career service in Dundee
SDS is changing location in Dundee as part of a drive to help more people through partnership working in community venues
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.

Helpline goes live to offer Scots pupils help with SQA results
Dedicated helpline will be open to support almost 145,000 Scottish pupils and students set to receive their full Higher, National and Advanced results.

SDS Headlines Belladrum Music Festival
Skills Development Scotland (SDS) is “headlining” the Boffinarium attraction at the Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival this year.

New location for the career service in Falkirk
We are changing location in Falkirk as part of a drive to help more people through partnership working in community venues.