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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.

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.

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).

Game on for green jobs: ‘Find a Fixer’ inspires pupils to power their own future
A new online game with a mission to inspire the next generation of renewable energy professionals has been launched.

SDS report outlines climate change progress
Steps being taken by Skills Development Scotland (SDS) in response to the Climate Emergency have been illustrated in a new progress report.

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.

Scotland’s heritage sector publish roadmap to help tackle skills gap
Future skills strategy launched following sector-wide collaboration.

SDS’s climate ambitions
Carbon Management Executive Alison Hunter was instrumental in the development of Skills Development Scotland’s (SDS) Climate Change Strategy.

SDS report outlines climate change progress
SDS report outlines climate change progress

Scots women urged to branch into forestry careers
Four female forestry workers encouraging others to consider a career in the industry