News & events
Read the latest updates from Skills Development Scotland. Explore stories by selecting the categories to filter.


Careers, skills and the British Army
Opportunities for lifelong careers through service

Career Stories podcast - new episode
The ninth episode of the podcast is out today!

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.

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.

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
Move to Glasgow Kelvin College and more local venues

Career Stories – new podcast launches
Conversations from across the world of work

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.

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.