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New toolkit available to support new entrants into Tourism sector
A new toolkit has been launched to support new entrants into the Tourism & Hospitality industry.

Apprentices fashion sustainable future
Clothing firm ACS takes on 22 new apprentices to support net zero ambitions

Apprentices serving up UK-wide success for small business
Talented apprentices are helping a pie-making business achieve its potential and win UK-wide recognition. Angus-based WeeCOOK is savouring a double victory in food competition, the British Pie Awards.

Free online Climate Emergency Training for people across Scotland
Keep Scotland Beautiful offer chances to become certified as Carbon Literate

Scotland's Tech Sector Back In Growth Mode
New research from ScotlandIS has revealed that Scottish tech businesses bounced back in 2021, with 72% of companies reporting increased sales. This marks a return to pre-pandemic levels of sales growth reported in 2019, after a significant drop last year (44%).

Pilot E-commerce Course A First For College Sector
City of Glasgow College, together with Borders College and Edinburgh College, is piloting a new Ecommerce & Business course.

Updated Monthly Participation Snapshot published
SDS has today published an update to the Monthly Participation Snapshot.

OPITO and ETZ Ltd Partner to Support All Energy Apprenticeship
A new funding partnership for helping apprenticeship programmes support Scotland’s energy transition has been announced.

New BSL Signs Launched For Deaf People Wanting To Work In Tech
Skills Development Scotland has partnered with Data Education in Schools, the DDI Skills Gateway and the Scottish Sensory Centre (SSC) to create new British Sign Language (BSL) signs specifically for skills and jobs in digital technology.
Updated Monthly Participation Snapshot published
SDS has today published an update to the Monthly Participation Snapshot.