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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.

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12 November 2025

A modern career service innovating for the future

Scotland’s Career Service continues to develop to meet the needs of Scotland’s communities, helping people thrive in a changing world.

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10 November 2025

Pupil career aspirations broadening to meet opportunities

SDS nationwide study shows that jobs in engineering and construction, medical and healthcare and creative industries are top choices for senior phase pupils.

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06 November 2025

Skills Development Scotland awarded MOD Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award

The Award is given for outstanding Armed Forces communities’ support

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03 October 2025

Careers to shape the future

Scottish Careers Week returns to spotlight Scotland's range of industries and opportunities and the support to help people thrive.

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15 September 2025

New location for the career service in Fife

Residents in Fife will benefit from some changes to the career service in the area.

New location for the career service in Parkhead
01 September 2025

New location for the career service in Parkhead

Move to Glasgow Kelvin College and more local venues

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14 August 2025

Career Stories – new podcast launches

Conversations from across the world of work

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04 August 2025

Helpline poised to support young Scots getting SQA results

The SDS Results Helpline will open on 5 August to support around 147,000 Scottish pupils and students set to receive their SQA results.

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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.