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Laying the groundwork for Scotland’s net zero skills

Fife-based training bringing new people into land-based sector.

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SDS Engineers New Digital Career For School Pupil

A case study highlighting how SDS' careers service can help Scotland's young people.

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Syrian Refugee Gets Career Help To Settle in Scotland

Besan Al Adawi (18) left war torn Syria and arrived in Scotland in late 2019, months prior to the Covid pandemic which caused further major disruption to her education.

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Murray’s apprenticeship journey with West Lothian College

West Lothian College offer Assisted Programmes courses to support students with additional support needs to reach their goals.

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PACE support helps Phil launch new career

Following redundancy Phil Fowler got the support he needed to retrain for a new career

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Showcasing the great work of our careers service and advisers

Welcome to the first in a series of articles designed to showcase the great work of our careers service and advisers.

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Modern Apprentice Megan takes the lead on Net Zero

Modern Apprentice Megan Coupar is on a mission to play a key role in supporting her employer on their journey to Net Zero.  

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Modern Apprentice Hope shines a light on green energy

Switched-on Hope Ralston was inspired to apply for a Modern Apprenticeship in Engineering Maintenance (Electrical) after she studied manufacturing engineering at college.

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Booth Welsh apprentices zero in on greener future

Apprentices at Booth Welsh are helping to power changes that will allow the engineering technology firm to support Scotland’s transition to net zero. 

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RI Cruden apprentices fuel Highlands renewables drive

Apprentices are pivotal to a renewable technologies business achieving its goal of turning the Highlands into Scotland’s green energy hub.